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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
Official
 VIEWS OF Worlds w ar
BRITISH

London, May D. There was given out to-day a British official statement dated May 3 and reading as follows:
 tsAt r D. In-, May 1, the Germans at tackled Hill No. 60. southeast of Ypres, and yesterday evening they attacked in the neighborhoodE of St Julien. The attacks were both repulsed We lost no ground and we inflicted heavy car s1a1ties on the enemy in spite of the fact that he again used poisonous gas es emitted both from tubes in the trenches and from especially manufac- tured shells
 "A German aeroplane yesterday af- ternoon was chased by one Of our machines to within rife range of our trenches and then brought down by our fire. =
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
NONE GAN HELP
 CORONER SOLVE
 EHLERT MYSTERY
Continued from Page 1

 spirits and he was then on his way Beards1ey street. Petersen bought a pair of shoes and a pair of trousers in Water street and then admitted that he indulged too freely in nquor. As a consequence he did not get back to where the sIoop lay until late the following Wednesday afternoon. Then they were just bringing Capt EhIert's $ body ashore
 Petersen told such a straightfor- ward story and was we'll able to ac- count for his movements from the time he left the s1oop on Monday that there was nothing for the authorities to do but release him.
 James D. Allen, an oysterman Of 1543 Main street, was the last person who saw Capt. EhIert alive whom the authorities have as yet found He told the. coroner today that he was mending his boat on the power house beach about 10:30 Tuesday morning when he saw Capt. Eh1ert row out and board his sloop. His dog was with him and he had a number of bundles, He never saw him after that until the body was brought ashore.
 Max Hofmeyer of Jo1inson's Inlet, L. l., charter master of Ehlert's sIoop, came to Bridgeport on Wednesday looking for him because the latter had failed to report at NorwalIx for a car go of oysters on Tuesday. He got John, Bond to row h1nn out to Lne s1oop. They found the tender of the sloop tied to the stern and the cabin and forecast1e matches wide open and every indication that Capt. Ehlert was on board, but he was not in sight. His dog was in the cabin and parked so hercely that the men were afraid 4 turned to shore and reported the con dition of affairs to Allen and to Charles Clarke, an oyscerInan of 943 Stratford avenue. Hofme eyer remain ed on the beach until nearly 8 o'clock awaiting Capt. Eh1ert and then had to leave for Norwa1k His descripti on 1 Of the wide open state in which he found the s1oop Democrat made an impression on Clarke as the latter knew Capt Ehlert to be a man who was very careful with his personal Iibelong1ngs.
 Clarke prevailed on va1denar Stall knecht. a marine engineer, whose home is Just opposite where the Dem ocrat was anchored, to row out to the vessel to investigate. The men did i not find the captain on board and were rowing away when StaIlknecht discovered the line leading down from the side of the boat. He hauled it up and drew the captains body to the surface.
 Both Clarke and Stallknecht agreed that the knot with which the rope was bound to Ehlert's leg was made 1 by a fsad1orman' and "made to stay 2
 ''It is one of the securest knots we know how to tie,'' Clarke told the coroner, land should say that no one but a man who followed the water would be able to tie such a knot.''
 The police still are Investigating the case and Coroner Phelan will hold a further hearing on Thursday:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
TURKISH

Constantinople, May S-The Turk ish war department to-day gave out the following official statement:
 s'In consequence of the attacks pro- ceeding successfully for us the enemy has not succeeded in improving his position on the coast of the Galli- poll peninsula. The fire of our bat teries directed against the enemy at seddul- Bahr shows good results
 The statement claims the French battlesFip Henri " and the British battIesfip Vengeance have been dam aged by shells from the guns of the Turkish forts and says that the Rus sian Black Sea fleet demonstrated for an hour off the Bosphorus and then retired rapidly in northerly direc- lion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
Warrenite Bonds Won't
 Bring Large Premium

At press hour today Mayor wilson, President Charles H. Sanford of the sinking fund commission and City Auditor Keating met in the mayors office to open bids on the s20O, 900 paving bond issue that was voted at the last special election. Most of this money will be spent for the War frenite pavement for which the ad- ministration has contracted. City Auditor Heating said to-day he could not tell whether or not the fact that most of the issue would be spent for one kind of paving without allowing competitive bidding would effect the sale of the bonds but he said he did not expect that the bonds would bring very large premium.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
FTaEIGHT CT. .ERKS
 STRIKE AVER TED

attfards May sss-4sIt became here today that a strike among freight cIeTks df the New Haven road had been averted principally through the efforts of two men sent here from " aahin gton by the depart t1nent of la boE and the desire of the men to settle the matter without recourse to extreme measur es
 The two men were Messrs- Reeves and Gilday and they spent several days an this city. also in N'eW Haven, but Eeturned to Washington sunday. They held a conference with R. G. Sterns of New Haven, Gen era1 Sher- man, Of the Brotherhood of Freight Clerks MT. SteaFns was quoted today as saying that while there were diff ferences between the men and com pany there would be no strike. The grievances. he said, had recently come to a head and the corn1nittee had decided to get them cleaned up. This he said would doubtless be done without serious difficulty.
 Boyle of this city secretary Of the Brofherhood. admitted the visit Of Reeves and Gi1day to Hart ford but would give out no informa ton
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
Police Investigate
 Incendiary Blaze

Police investigation today failed 10 disclose any clues to the person or per- sons who, 1t is believed, attempted to burn the crowded tenement at 1 At Iantie street this morning. by setting ire to Q bundle of rags at the foot Of the staircase Joseph Stankaetls, who was awakened at 80 this morning to find the lower section of the stairs ablaze. and his nephew calling for help was questioned today by the po-5 lice to ascertain if Fhere were any. whose enmity might have caused the deed
 Had the fire gained more headway before discovery it is believed that at least 20 lives might have bean sacri-a iced by the tncendiary-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
CAN'T SPEAK ENGLISH; GETS BEATEN UP WHEN
 HE ASKS FOR LODGING

Andrew Loops, a Portuguese negro from Brazil had narrow escape from being mobbed on Lexington av- enue yesterday when he attempted to procure board and lodging without being able to talk English. He was rescued from beneath six irate men
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
Say Auto Registered
 in His Wife's Name To
 Defraud His Creditors

Declaring that Christopher O'Reilly of this city registered an automobile in his Wife's name in order to defraud his creditors, James J, Kerwin, a local garage proprietor. has brought suit against MT. and Mrs. OReilIy for $175. Kerxin also asks the common pleas court to order that the automobile be subject to any judgment obtained against OiReilly. It is alleged that in August, 1913. OReilly owed Kerwin s175 and subsequent to that he regis 1erad the automobile in Mrs. O'ReilIy' s name.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03

of three sorts are specially inviting; eager to show their beauty in Bridgeport homes. yard. pretty patterns, nice texture. 12Kc, 19c and 25c yard.
 Curtains of cream madras all ready for hanging. Tasteful patterns finish ed with valance ,-$1.25 pair.
 Sunfast madras in two-toned and shaded metallic coIors. Rich and unique-45c yard,
 Third floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
Hurled From Gar Woman Asks $2, 900
 From Trolley Go.

To recover for injuries received when she was thrown from the run ming board of trolley car, Etta Ba- con of Danbury has brought suit against the Danbury & Bethel Street Railway Co, for $2,o00. She alleges that on July 12. 1914 as she was at tempting to alight from a car, it sud- denly started, hurling her to the ground and dragging her along. Her left wrist was sprained and she was badly bruised, she declares The ac- ton is returnable to the May term Of the common pleas court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
Thousand Checks For Overpaid Taxes Wait
 For Property Owners

About 400 property owners who were On the tax lists in the First dis trict only'' received checks to-day for their taxes paid in excess on the lists of 1913. There are about 1000 more checks at the city auditors office awaiting claimants. City Auditor Heating anticipates that the principal difficulty in making the return will be with the nonresident tax payers who are entitled to this money.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
sARAH C. EVTTTs

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah c. Evitts. was held from her late home, 237 Madison avenue at 2 o'clock this af- fernoon. Numerous friends of Mrs. Evitts, who were deeply grieyed by her death, attended the services and there were many beautiful floral tri- Nbutes about the casket. Rev. Charles w. Simpson officiated. Interment was in IakeyieW scemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
FRENCH

Paris, May 3.AThe French war of fee this afternoon gave out an off, cial report on the progress of hostili- ties reading as follows:
 ssThe Germans yesterday made two attacks with a,sphyxiating gases One was to the north of Ypres, near St Julien and the other was to the south of Ypres, near Hill No. 60- Neither one accomplished anything.
 There is nothing to report from the rest Of the front-''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
Silk pongee; original sand fabric.

To be sure Silk pongee, that rich strong tough ral silk really the first fashionable fabric of the demanded sand color.
 Yes; did have natural linen But it silk pom gee that really got to the top place Fashions ladder
 Today it is still high that ladder; stays there be- cause of it's genuine value well as it's hue.
 Wonderful wear is given by good pongee. It is cool It launders like linen.
 Equally good for coats, for dresses for waists
 Easily given distinction by trimming with bit of bright color such green or red.
 Limited lot of special excellence ready now, g inches wide, weights soc to 75c yd
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
First Time in 20 Years No Money From
 License Sale in April

For the first time in over 20 years the month of April passed without one liquor license being issued by the coun- ty commissioners. The total revenue from the liquor traffic during April was SC for transfers. The commits sioners cannot account for the poor financial returns. In August and Sep tember it has sometimes happened that no money was received from the sale of licenses but April has generally been a busy month in that respect.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
Mems suit-cases

to be picked at $5 will go with a man on many and many a mile of travel and they'll be as good friends af- ter years.
 They hold things safely and keep them in place.
 Covering is good stout cowhide=wftll special leather corner protectors.
 Locks and bolts are brass strong. leather straps give added power and durability
 24 inch size. -roomy- and osauneh.- s5.-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
HARRIET N. BOLTON

Harriet N, widow of John W. Bou- ton died this morning at the Bridge- port hospital. Mrs. Bouton was very well known and had numerous friends who will be- sorrowed by her death. Surviving her is one son, John ID. Bouton, a letter carrier, with whom she resided at 129 Black Rock avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
KATHERINE HAWLEY ESTATE
 APPRAISED AT S2o, ,OS2 50

The inventory of the estate of the late Katherine Hawley: filed in the probate court today shows $2O,032. 30 Of this sum $1s,2S2.5o is represented by stock in the Union Pacific railroad and other public service corporations, bank and other securities. The real estate is listed at $1,750.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
HELD FOR HIGH COURT
 AFTER HEARING FOR THEFT

Castino Thomas, 54 Allen St., charged with theft of $16o from shop mates was remanded to the superior court for trial under bonds of $500 after he had waived examination in the city court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
OBITUARY
ARAH ELIzABETH JEssUP

Sarah Elizabeth, widow of Samuel Jessup died yesterday afternoon at the Burrough Home. Mrs Jessup was one of thes oldest residents of Fairfield, having been born in that town on May T, 1884 She was a member of St. PauHs church, Fair field, whence the funeral is to be held.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
U CONSUL TELLS. OE EFFORT TO SAVE
 TANKER GULFL-lGHT !

Washington, May sThe first offi~ ycial report of the tofpedoing of the American tanker Gulflight reached the state department today in an un- dated despatch from Consul Stephens at Plymouth, Eng. saying the attack was made Saturday but the vessel was still afloat and that patrol boats were attempting to tow her to the SciIly Islands.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
Hammered By Hammer Albert Brings Suit
 For $3, ,OO0 Damages

Claiming that he was hammered by Adam Hammer, Ferdinand Albert of Danbury has brought suit against Hammer for $3,0OO. In papers filed in the Superior court to-day, Albert says he was assaulted April 12 last. All Hammer did to him was kick him in the face, punch him and cut his ear with a sharp instrument. The action is returnabIe to the May term of court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
Will Have Two Weeks
 Mission At St. Patrick's s

A, two weeks mission will open at St. Patrick's church Sunday May 1 6 and will continue until May 30. The first week will be for the women and the last for the; men. Confessions will be heard each week commencing Tuesday and will continue until Sat urday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03

From, Great Britain comes a handsome colored linen that is actually asserted to be unwrinkling.
 If it lives up to the claim made for it, many women will wear. linen slzirts and suits with more satisfaction than ever they have.
 Eight different shades of blue, pink, rose, brown, green. lavender, and w1steria.
 s6 inches wide-5sc yard.
 From France a dress linen of very fine quality and in sIlmmery shades.
 45 inches wide -69e yard.
 Main floor. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
 DIED
 

t < AIcCARRICK-In this city, May Srd. 1915, Catherine May, daughter of Charles and Grace McCarrick. aged months.
 Funeral from the undertaking par1ors of M. J. Cannon 1o51 Broad street on Thursday after, St Adlchaelss cemetery a* CEBARBBRG- this city, Monday, May 3, 1915. at her home. No. 2s5. Black Rock Ave. Agnes D. wife Of Arthur C. Cedarburgs aged 39 years, II months
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from Henry D. Bishops rnortuary chapel, No 27 4 Fairfield avenue eE Wednesday, May 5th at 2sse D. ms Internnent at Nit. Grove cemetery. 3 bs BOYIiEIn this city, May 2, 1915, Nora Doyle
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her sister-in-1aw, Mrs. Martin Doyle Bassett street. Ansonias Conn, on Tuesday, May 4th, at 8. 30S a. m.. and from the church of Assumption at g a. m Interment Mt. St. Pe- ter cemetery. Derby. Conn. as BOUTONIn this city, May B. 1915. Harriet N., widow of John ". Bou- ton.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral rom The residence or her son, John D. Bouton, No. 129 Black Rock avenue on Wednesday, May 5th at 2:30 D. Interment at IakeView cemetery. Rs bep EIzANAtsAN-In Fairfield, Saturday Hay 1, 1915. Patrick Flanagan. aged T2 years
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence Mill Eaain road FairfieId, on Tuesday. May T at 8-.15 5 a. m-s and from St Thomas church at g os clock. Bur ial sr, s.t m ac.1ras 6, 1.ear,,e ,ef..,-.r !.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
FAuLs oFF WALL.

Arthur Covino, aged 4 of Lexing- ton avenue fell off @ stone wall this morning. He received cuts about the face which required his being taken to. St., Yincent's hospital, .s sa.. .a4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
.AGNEs n. CEDARRuRG

Agnes D., wife of Arthur c. Cedar burg, died this morning at her home, 285 Black Rock avenue. Mrs. Cedar burg was 39 years and II months of age, and had many friends who will be deeply shocked to learn of her death, Her husband, survives her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
CHARITIES BOARD TO MEET.

A regular meeting of the charities board will be held this afternoon to pass the monthly bills. The report of the special committee ordered to investigate the charities organization charities department situation may be made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
Good travelling bag

that is made of real leather sells for but $2.
 Has a steel frame; is so built that it opens wide.
 Re-enforcing pieces of leather pro tect the corners, brass lock and bolts hold it tightly closed.
 Sizes 1 to 8 inches, all at the same price-$2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
Fresh new pretty Oriental mattings.

How cool and refreshing air, 1nattings from China and Japan give to room!
 Seems though they reduced the temperature eral degrees.
 And how cleanly and attractive-for patterns tasteful and colors excellent.
 New lot has overseas; sweet and sanitary and really beautiful.
 From Japan fine texture, much variety of pattern.
 From China; heavy and strong qualities, good coIors
 Each sort such sells regularly at 25c to 35c yard
 To start things off with rush, rolls of & 20 yards, dAF Carpet E9an. third noora
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
Crisp voi1es with pretty polka dots.

What pretty dresses these voiIes will nake!'' StThat pink dotted white one is going to make me. a waist that I'll be loyelyl'' When you see the gather. ing, you will agree. The crispness of the fine cotton voile makes the dots seem doubly pretty. And there's a cheery good h1mor about polka dots. that makes nine of every ten women like them.
 Brown dot on sand
 Lavender dot on white
 / Pink dot on white
 Blue dot on putty
 Blue dot on sand
 Green dot on white
 Lavender dot on sand 40 inches wide,-25c yard.
 Main floor, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03

President Wilson will open the American Financial Conference tn Washington on May 24, and will welcome the visitors from Central and South America
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03

For the first time in 25 years. there was no May day celebration through out Germany.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
Third floor.
Memo week $3 special

Extra interest is given to Memo Week by this special corset at $3.
 It's such a corset as women seek, The topless corset and the corsetless figure have faded. Women are demanding corsets tha1 give real support to the figure.
 Memo are such corsets; this special a $3 is such corset. It is designed to molc the figure into graceful lines, to gently re adjust the flesh which has accumulated above the waist-line as a result of wearing low-bust and topless corsets.
 A Memo self-reducing model, with tn, new invisible reducing and supporting straps, made of such batiste'as usually zoe into $5 and better corsets. For Memo Wee
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
CATHERINE MARIE MoCARRICK

Catherine Marie, the two months old daughter. of Charles and Grace Edwards McCarrick, of IFS Daven- port street, died this morning at the Bridgeport hospital
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
Fiber trunk

is one of the newer sorts that is specially strong. Fiber from which it is made has great resisting power; fairly laughs when the baggage-man tries to. smash it.
 Locks and bolts and corners are all brass;f lining is of linen.
 Built with fine eye to durability. According to size-$8.5o to SIS.
 Third floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03

Farmer wand Ads. one Cent a word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
Madras draperies

Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
HOWLAND'S Entrances fin Main Street. raaeaa Avenue and Cannon seos

Conn. The : Weathe Showers tonign
 May and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03

BdOToRCYOIE GAS TANKS. .Prest- o-LAtes ST Fotch, s44 Noble Ave
 3 u@
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03
Unwrinkling linensl 1

Third floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-03

WANTED A barber. 1o44 Barnum
 Avenue. a*p
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-11-17
mCOnpetenCy and Neglect Is
Charged Against the British
Staff in France By Speaker

LONDON. Nov. Is. 9.1O D. M
Charges Of incomUctcncy and ueF'cct
of their work were brought against the
British star in France hy Haron ST.
Dayids in the house OF lords this
evening when Do asked thc coycru-
ment whether its attention had been
called fo the report alleging Chat dur
inr the recent fighting there had been
many complaints AL t0 failures OF the
sfan work
Lord &c. Datds asserted that men
had been added to tho stan for mo- mill.
ftry reasons who Ourhf f0 bc in tho
trenches and that he had been told
that tho british headquarters stan
was five or aIN times aa large as that
of General 1orro tho French Dommau-
der in chief if had been stated. ho
continued that women visited head
qulrfrra .u France. and asked whether
tho government defended their pres
fnrr there
Tho people were sending their sons
out fO fFhf under Che direction of
mon. who. Hr declared. were Twins at
hoadquarters iu vast numbers and
could NOT Eot early fo their offices be-
cause fIrN were up lfc PLAYING bridge
~ Del about time faId Lord $50
narid.. That the men we're Fiven n
fair chance More than once the
troops have broken the German lines
but owing TO had stan work the whole
thing fen through. Many lives have
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-11-17
ATTITUDE OF GREECE is ALARMING TO ALLIES
Light & Heat
Co. Closes Its
Side of Case

PITTSBURGH. Nov. l6.-Governor
Hatfisld's message TO the West Vir-
ginia legislature last winter. was Of
fered In evidence by A. Leo Well at
the hearing today before J. w. Van
dervort. federal master taking testi-
mony In the appeal OF the Manufac.
turer's Light a Heat company from a
decision OF the West Virginia Public
Service commission. Mr.. We'll sought
10 show that the governor had asked
the legislature 10 approriate 5000 'or
associate counsel for the commission
ana read letters in support OF his con
tehtlon that when the appropriation
was not made the amount was paid
out OF the civil contingent fund.
captain = 4. Avis. OF counsel for
the commission objected 10 the admis-
sion Of this evidence. as matter not
pertaining 10 the question M issue be.
fore the master. After the question
had been argued by both sides. Spe-
cial Master Narderyort ruled that the
message should be- admitted as evi-
oence. Copies Of the original war-
rants and cIttks were introduced.
~ tie close of the session. Attor-
n"y Well announced that the introduc-
loh OF testimony by the Llrht a Heat
company Lad been completed and ad
Joufnment was taken until such time
as counsel for the Public Service CON.
mission decides 20 resume the hear.
ms u is probable that the next hear
ing viii be held about December Is
In Charleston. ". Va.