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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
GREAT CRISIS NEAR
 IN STREAMS PLIGHT

London, Oet 27-The desperate plight of the Serbians. which has been described ever since the beginnin8 of the AustPo-G German and Bulgarianl invasiS Sns as "an affair of national life or death,'' is no longer a rhetor- Heal phrase but the literal truth. Lons don's optimism regarding the outcome of the Balkan conflict, which had been colored by reports of the determined Serbian resistance and the difficulties which the invaders are meeting, has now increased to the conviction that 1t will take something in the nature of a miracle to avert 8, disaster for Serbia.
 Lord Lansdowne's exposition of the Macedonian campaign in the House oG Lords yesterday is regarded as an indication that the assistance the a1s is not sufficient to meet her need The appeal of the Serbian premier to England 'tto do everything you can to ensure your troops reaching us as soon as possible intimates that the resistance of the Serbians is healing it's last stage.
 Austro-German and Bulgarian forces are now within 20 miles Of each other as southwest and south east of Belgrade invading armies arc i advancing along a hundred mile front 25 to 40 miles south of the Danube An anaHyS1S or L1l0 S1IudC1Oh III I9@ gard to the Belgrade-Nish-Salon railroad shows that the Germana /command the first 50 miles from Bel grade, the Serbians the next 150, the /BuIgarians the next 100 and the French the last 50 miles to the Greek frontier.
 Whether free communication be- tween Hungary and Bulgaria by way of the Danube has yet been establish ed is doubtful, but the proximity Of the forces of the two countries makes such communication at least immin- ent
 All despatches continue the intense ly stubborn resistance of the Serbians. According to accounts which have reached here concerning the capture of Uskup, the Serbians defended ev- cry foot of ground furiously and no quarter was given on either side. AL though the Bulgarian forces are said to have outnunnbered the Serbians 10 to l. they made only 500 prisoners. All the others fought to the death.
 Field Marshal Won Hindenburg's tre1nendous offensive against Dvinss continues. but thus far has not ad- ovanced sufficiently to shake the Rus sian defenses. South of the Pripet the Austrians are struggling to regain the initiative. The situation on oth= CT fronts shows no material cJ~--~sa-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
Bulgarians Capture
 All Serbian Harborai

London, Oct 27.-It is serni-onfciass 1y announced in Berlin, says a despatch' from Rotterdam to the Daily TeIe-I graph, that all the important harborai of Eastern Serbia on the Danube are in possession of the BuIgarians ana that further access for the Serbians by way of Rumania IS theFefore stop ped. "
 The Serbian town of Raduievatz was completely destroyed in the fight ing and Monastir is being evacuated by the Serbians.
 A despatch to the LokaI Anziegeri asserts that the Serbian fortress of Pirot is completely surrounded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
RECOVERY SUIT
 OF NEW HAVEN
 FINALLY CLOSED
Claims Against Directors To Get Back Money Dropp,
 Elliott Explains
ONLY BILLIARD CASE
 WILL BE CONTINUED
Stockholders at Annual Meeting Told There is No
 Hope in Courts.

New Haven, Oct 27-The annual meeting of the stockholders of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Go. was held here today with the smallest attendance in several years. President Howard Elliott, of the company, presided. Officers held about 92O,OO0 proxies, much more than a majority.
 President Elliott directed attention to the annual statement and anpli- fled the facts contained therein by giving figures of receipts and ex- penses for three months ending Sep teInber 30.
 On the steam road. the revenues increased $1,5O9,955 and the operat- ing expenses increased $42,165. Af- ter Allowing for taxes and so forth, he said, the net income for the period was $2,096,O48, an increase of $867,- 671 over the same period in 1914. On the Central New England railway, the net increase income was $359,4 ,4O2 and with the New England Steamship company the net increase was $124,- 436 over the 1914 period.
 For three weeks in October on the steam road the increase in business was $537,786, on the Central New England $SO,851 and on the New Eng land Steamship Company $54,82O, as compared with the same period in October, 1914.
 ReIerr1ng to the acton or the Q1- rectors in discontinuing lawsuits against the directors and former di- rectors to recover moneys div erted to other purposes, he said that it was deemed unwise to do anything except in the Billad case and that this is now pending.
 President Elliott said he had be- lieved it wiser to give full attention to management of the property in stead of .'frittering time and money away in hopeless and questionable suits for restitution
 E. J.. Hill, of Norwalk, offered a motion to adopt the annual report and spoke in praise of the rehabili- snent. Of the property as 5he saw it in progress.
 A. T. French, of Boston, objected to this motion, saying that he With MT. Seers, MT. Ogden and other pres ent represented many thousands of shares who do not agree with that part of the statement which refers to abandonment of suits for restitu- ton. Xfr -A
 Prof. A. T. Had1ey, of Yale, replied to MT. French saying that the direc- tors did everything possible to get at the legal side of the situation and their decision was a, matter of mature Judgment.
 The meeting app1auded MT. Had1ey. MT. Had1ey said that the directors fol- lowed the policy of facts first while stthe Mellen regime was to decide on "a policy and find out. .the facts after wards
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
SUPPRESS DETAILS OF MANY
 BURGLARIES HERE
News of Crimes in Bridge port Brought to Light
 After Many Days.

It became known today that the Bridgeport police department which has been busy with many burglar1es and kindred crimes Nf late, has kept from the public the news of the presence of marauders in many parts of the city and vicinity.
 Among the crimes in Bridgeport and nearby which were brought to light today, news. of which the police have suppressed, is one at the home of Wm. Schmidt, in Fairfield, when jeweIry to the value of $2OO was taken on the night of October 20. Mr. Schmidt is employed es architect for Samuel H. Wheeler.
 The loot was a string of gold beads; gold watch fob with Elks' charm; silver meshbag; 1ady,s gold ring containing four turquoise stones; 8 wedding ring; assortment of rings and pins and a p caIibre revolver.
 On October 6 Mrs. Martin Quinn of 9O5 North avenue reported the theft of two 3-4 length coats and a velvet rug taken from a elothesline in her yard.
 On October 20 Samuel Schneider of 708 Madison Ave, reported the theft of three coats from h1s dry goods store at 71O Madison avenue.
 H. F. Greene an emp1oye of the Pardy Construction company reported October 18/ that tool house, the property of the Pardy Co.,, had been broken into in the vicinity of the Brooklawn Country club and t6ols to the value of $10O taken.
 B. F. Snyder. of>NGilford on Oct IT informed the police that a dark over coat was stolen from his automobile in front of the Algonquin club
 On Oct. 20, the French Dyeing & Cleaning plant at 1857 Main street was ,burglarized and coats, a, dress and a suit of clothes stolen.
 Mrs. John Bogart of 1527 Park ave- nue. reported that on the night Of October 16, a white coat was stolen from her automobile in front of the tStratfe1d hotel.
 ! Several large wrenches, the proper ty of Patrick Hughney of 297 State street, were stolen from. a new build ing at Reamer street and Housatonic avenue.
 Nicholas Finn of 95s Kossuth street, employed at the Bridgeport Arms Go. under the supervision of the Stewart Construction Go. reported on Oct 20 al gold filled watch was stolen from his vest
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
Court Finds For
 Administrator In
 Suit Against Bank

In the suit of John J. CuI1inan, ad- rninistrator, gainst P. L. Holzer and Frank T. Staples, Judge Scott of the common pleas court today handed down decision ordering the defend ants to pay $699.39 to CulIinan, as ad- ninistrator of the George Beck estate. There was some dispute about the ownership of the money, which had been deposisted with James Staples & Sons.
 In the case of Celia Gilbert of this city against Victor Miller, a South Main street merchant. Judge Scott or dered Miller to pay $2.5O a week for 10 years for the support of\ thet child and also pay Celia Gilbert $12:50 damages She alleged Miller was the father of her child.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
ROBERT FAY IN
 BRIDGEPORT FOR
 WEEKS, HE SAYS
Fairfield Avenue Merchant Tells of Frequent Meet
 ings With Prisoner.


 Robert Fay, the self professed Ger man army officer held by the Federal authorities in connection with bomb making operations that are believed to have been intended to destroy ships carrying munitions of war to the all lies, has spent much of his leisure time in Bridgeport. according to the recognition of published photographs of the suspect, by T. A. DeLaeca, a. merchant of 142 Fairfield avenue.
 DeLaccag unhesitatingly stated to friends today that Fay undoubtedly y during the past six weeks and had even admitted his connection with the German army, saying, t'I have much to do in Bridgeport According to the relation of the fruit merchant whose store is located in the district, a man bearing close resena- blance to the pictures of Fay saun- tered into his place one evening in the early part of September and asked for some fruit He spoke Italian huently and remarked that he wanted the best fruit without regard to cost.
 The conversation drifted to the Eu- ropean war and DeLacca said that he thought Germany would be beaten. The visitor, seemingly incensed at the lapsing into English. which he spoke huently, indignantly championed Ger nany's cause
 e.Do you know that am Ieuten- ant in the German army?'' the visitor asked. much to the surprise of. De- Lacca- We are here for a purpose and shall have much to do in Bridgeport before leave. he com tinued.
 Asked by. MT. DeLacca why, if he was an officer, he did not return to aid his country, the German replied:
 T have tried on several occasions to get back, but I have been unable to''
 For. several weeks the German re- turned, at night and seemingly hav- ing little to do, spent hours in conver- satfon with DeLacca during which he aften talked of the German cause and what was being done by the Germans in America to stop the shipment of munitions and to stimulate favorable sentiment toward the Teutonic cause.
 On the last occasion of the supposed Pays appearance here he told De- LAcca:
 This is probably the last time I shal see you for am going away and do not know what may happen to me-
 Speaking of the coincidence today 1t. seems clear in the mind of the Fair field avenue fruit dealer that he talked with Fay himself. that Fay was here in Bridgeport and knew many people. and that he must have made some 1ther places along the avenue his ren- dezvous, for he was often lettering about Fairfield avenue and Main Mtreat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
FIRST BIG RALLY OF DEMOCRATS AT
 CASINO TONIGHT !


 Thomas C. Carroll. Democratic nominee for alderman in the Fourth district, will preside tonight at the joint rally of Fourth and Fifth dis trict Democrats in the Casino annex, State street The rally will begin at 8 o'clock and a big attendance is look ed for. as this will mark the first ap- pearance of the Democratic candi- dates on the stump in the present campaign
 Alderman Daniel E.. Walker. Demo- cratic nominee for mayor. will head the list of speakers. and the other candidates will also make short adE dresses.
 In EagIes' hall. tomorrow night, the Sixth. Seventh and Eighth districts will hold a. joint Tally at which all of the nominees will speak.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
Disrespectful Scrawl Found on Order Issued
 By Supt. S. R. Gordon

Spencer R. Gordon, superintendent of the Charities Department. caused to be posted, this morning, notice at the Emergency hospital, instructing physicians that the Emergency hos pital ambulance shall not be used for ordinary transfer cases, unless in the judgment of the ambu u1ance surgeons its use is justified because the cases are emergent or necessary
 It hadn't been posted long before some person without a due sense of the Sdignity of MT. Gordon's official position scrawled what purported to be a seal of the city of Cincinnati beside the signature of MT. Gordon
 Gordon came to Bridgeport from Cincinnati. There has been consid- erable discord in his staff of late.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
ALL EGED
 PHO TER
 GIVES UP
Max Breitung, Fifth Man Sought in Bomb Con spiracy. Surrenders Him self to INew York Police and is Held For Trial
Gets Freedom Under Bonds of $25,000 Furnished By Relative in Banking Busi- ness Hearing is Set For Next Week.

New York; Oct. 27-Max Breitung, the 5th man named in the conspiracy which fed eral detectives allege was form ed for the purpose of destroy ing ships laden with war muni- tions for the allies, surrender ed himself today to the author ities.
 He appeared before Commissioner Haughton, accompanied by counsel and afterNthe government complaint had been read to him he was held in $25.ooo bail for further hearing next week.
 Breitung. who is a relative of Ed ward N. Breitung, the banker, of this city and Marquette, Mich, furnished the necessary bail bond and was re- leased. He came here directly from Chicago. he said. as soon as he heard of the proceedings in order to give himself up.
 Lieut.. Robert Fay. Walter [. SchoIz, Paul Daeche and Dr. Herbert Kienzle. charged with being conspIrators with Breitung, were still held in jail to-day. Their hearing also is set for next week. Government -dAEectives are bus fly engaged in an investigation of the alleged plot and it was said that new developments might be expected at any time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
RONAWAY BOY IS TAKEN HOME ON
 HIS OWN TERMS

Michael Morano. aged 14, of 56 Pemberton street, Waterbury, who, one week ago, preferred being sent to reform school rather than back to his parental home in the Brass City, has been taken back to Wa terbury by representative of the Charities Department of that place.
 Michael agreed to go upon being guaranteed that he will be care fully watched over and not abused by his father and his step-mother; also that he receive three square meals a day and will not be com pel1ed to partake of the "leavings' of the dinner table, as was the case when he ran away early in September.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
TEUT0NS.
 NEARING BULGAR RS
Direct Communication Be- tween Lines of Allied Armies is Established on. East Bank of Danube, ,Ber- lin Reports.
Concerted Drive May BoI
 Made at Once-Anotherl
 German Spy is Executed. in London-French Re4s pulse German Attacks.

Berlin, Oct, 27-Direot oon1 nection between the Austro1. German forces in Serbia and the Bulgarian army of GeneraI5 Boyadjieff has been establish. ed on the Danube river to the. east Of Brza PaIanka, according to the official announcement given out today by the German army headquarters staff.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
BABY DOLL IN COURT

At the request of Attorney F1nkle- stone, counsel for the accused, a con- tinuance until Novef1gber 6, under a bond of $100 was allowed in the case of William Thomas, alias Baby Doll '' colored, arraigned before Judge Will der in city court. this morning, charS- ed with obstructing an officer and us- ing abusive language.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
ANOTHER GERMAN SPY
 EXECUTED IN LONDON

London, Oct 2J-omciaI announce ment was made today that another spy had been put to death The an- nouncement says the prisoner, charg- ed with espionage, was tried recently by the general court-martial, found guilty and sentenced to death This sentence was confirmed and was car ried out this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
FRENCH DEFEAT NEW
 ATTACKS BY GERMANS

Paris, Oct. 27-Another attack was made1 ast night by the Germans in the region of LaCourtaip, where heavy fighting has been in progress German salient. The war office an nounced today that this attack had been defeated. The night was calm on the rest of the front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
POLICE DON WINTER roGs.

Superintendent Birmingham today ordered posted a notice informing the members of the Police department that beginning Monday the police will don their winter overcoats of two breast patterns. also buclxskin gloves. The day men on platoon A will wear belts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
cosdgan's license Returned

Superintendent Eugene Birning- ham is today in receipt of a letter from Secretary of State Charles D. Burnes notifying him that the oper- ator's license of John Costigan of 63 Fremont street, which has been un- der suspension has been returned to him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
THE WEATHER

Fair and colder tonight, Thursday, lair
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-23
score BY Innings.

Keokuk 800 oso 1907
Clinton ............. 102 100 00o-4
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CITY NEWS.

The Keokuk Electr!cs were de.
feated Sunday at Memphis, Mo-, by
score of 10 to 0. being unable to
solve McPherson's slants. Woodbury.
struck out seven Missourians during
the contest.
Tomorrow. Cordova leather ex-
hibit Renaud's.
James Fitzpatrick, formerly OF
Hamilton, who is now running an en-
CINE between Ludlow, Ky, and Chat
tanooga Is visiting relatives here and
at Hamilton. He was engineer OF a
passenger train forty years ago be-
tween Keokuk and Hamilton. Rich.
ard Evans was baggage master. on
this run at the time,
Mr.. II. Oberman Ia circulating a
petition which he will present to the
proper officials asking for the ap-
pointment Of county supervisor to
fulfill the position made vacant by
the death Of Supervisor H. A. Young.
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RETURNS TO CITY
TO FACE CHARGES
Evelyn Wayne Was Out OF Town
When the cocson Agents Were
Hero, But Was Taken Later.

Evelyn Wayne, one of the alleged
keepers of houses Of prostitution
whose name was on the list of the
state agents OF States Attorney
Cosson, was out Of the city
when the raid was made here some
time back, but when she returned
last Friday, the police got wind Of IL
and she was arrested today on the
charge of keeping a resort.
She had her preliminary hearing be-
fore Justice OF the Peace Leindecker
this morning and gave 5000 bond I /,
appear before the grand Jury. Her
alleged house is situated at 323 Elk
change street, and on the original raid
two girls were taken from 1t.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-23
HAMILTON LOSES
| TO WARSAW TEAM
First Game for Championship OF
Western Illinois Results Ia
Five to Three
Score.
WAS A CLOSE CONTEST
Ninth Inning Rallies Net Warsaw
Four Tables and Hamilton
Three-Next Game Sun
day, Auoust 20.

=
punched hits combined with over
throws, netted Warsaw four runs in
the ninth inning yesterday and defeat
ed the Hamilton team In the first
game Of the western Illinois cham
pionship series being played at the
league ball park here.
A rally in the Hamilton half Of the
ninth was responsible for three runs.
leaving the final score, s to 8.
Peidreit pitched a helpless game,
not getting strike out, and he was
touched for ten hits. Almost perfect
support nipped runs repeatedly, An.
derson at third base getting four put
outs and seven assists.
O'Haver had not fully recovered
from his injury Of some weeks ago.
only allowing four hts, but was not
in control OF the ball as he issued
four walks and hit three batters.
The second game Of the series will
be played here next Sunday and an
other fast exhibition Is promised.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-23
FINAL PASSAGE ON
SEPTEMBER THIRTIETH
For sewer In Block Nineteen In the
Reeves, Perry & Williams Ad-
dillon to keokuk.

The final passage Of the resolution
ordering An eight inch sewer through
block nineteen in Reeves, Perry &
williams Addition to the city OF Keo-
kuk will occur on August 81. In
resolution passed this morning, atten-
tion was called to the fact that the
original resolution had been posted
n the city clerks office week. ac-
cording to law, and that the hnal
passage would be on the last day OF
the month. The sewer Is to run from
the present sewer in block ten, the
same addition, west through block 10
4 s the east side Of Seventeenth street
Il viii require 366 feet Of pipe for the
sewer. The proposals for construc-
ton will be acted upon September "A:
The weekly pay roll was allowed
today.
Commissioner Collins was engaged
IN the task this morning OF locating
the districts that have water ana
light PRIVILEGES, so that taxes may be
proportioned accordingly. o
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we'll take lesson.
In the manufacture of silk the
utilization of the waste product is
quite as important as the silk itself.
For every pound of raw silk taken
direct from the cocoon there are left
from twelve to fourteen pounds of
waste. This tremendous amount OF
refuse, however, after being soft.
ened, dressed and combed by special
machinery becomes keen com.
petitor to the raw silk When mixed
with wool or cotton it is manufac-
tured into goods resembling silk.
Coal-tar was once considered one
of the obnoxious waste materials.
Modern enterprise and thrift is to-
day turning this erstwhile refuse into
things of value and necessity. Thus
this once valueless and offensive sub
stance is now being utilized in max.
ing such a great and varied list OF
products as beautiful dyes, perfume,
aayoring extracts, benzine, creosote,
carbolic acid and numerous drugs
The value of waste paper is SO
great that the collecting of it affords
a good livelihood for hundreds in
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Hamilton Gate City
Hamilton. Ill, Aug. %.

Geo. W. Crosley of Detroit was q
Hamilton visitor yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Stewart OF Lud.
low. KY, are visiting with Mrs. Ste
warts uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Eaton. Mrs. Stewart will be re-
mem bered here as Nan Fitzpatrick.
r, Merl Hickman Of Los Angeles,
Calf, Is visiting with r. l. Prather.
He is on his way east on business.
Mr.. Prather motored to Fort Madison
and met Mr.. Hickman at the Santa
Fe.
Mr.. and Mrs Klark Louis returned
from Bowen Saturday where they had
been visiting with their daughter Mrs.
James.
c. H. Lanter and family and Mrs.
A. Wolf Of Quincy were guests at
Hotel Granite yesterday.
Henry Hulbromer of Chicago is a
business caller today.
John Anderson OF ST. Louis Is visit
ing with his sister Mrs. Oscar Mccoy.
This week he is Or his vacation.
William Eaton is reported some
better today. We hope to see him up
and around again soon.