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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-03-09

The extension of Cannon street
through Main street and Middle
street, slant1ng northward after cross
ing Main street, it is estimated can be
made at a atiyely small cost
Mr.. Sherman proposes to take a
slice of "a feet off the south side of
Fairfield avenue from Park avenue to
Courtland street, making an 80 foot
street to Main street He estimates the
most valuable property to be effected
by this cut will be the property of
George E. Crawford at Fairfield ave-
nue. and Court1and street.
Mr.. Sherman's plan also calls for
the extension of John street from
West avenue to Park avenue. BY
these extensions and by making Fair
field avenue and Cannon streets one
way traffic streets he believes that
traffic problems in Bridgeport will be
materially reduced. Mr.. Sherman will
submit the drawings of Architect
Nichols to the City Plan Commission
as well as the Stratford Avenue
Bridge commission. The drawings
provide for a straight away bridge
with a wide approach through the ex-
tension of Cannon street, Mr.. Sher-
man believes that in accord with his
plans the present Stratford avenue
bridge may be left in place until the
new bridge is built.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-03-09

A plan to extend Cannon street from
Park avenue to Water street to meet
a new western approach to the new
Stratford avenue bridge the extension
of which WIN cost s60o.OOO less than
the plan advocated by City Engineer
A H. Terry, has been evolved by
Adolph Sherman, member of the
board of apportionment and one of
the largest real estate operators in
this city. Mr.. Sherman who is con-
sidered a high authority on real es-
tate values, estimates that the plans
of City Engineer Terry for the exten-
sion of Cannon and John streets will
cost at least 81, 900, 900. He estimates
his plan will cost 100000 at the
highest estimate and probably less.
Mr.. Sherman and Architect w. w.
Nichols have prepared a plan of the
proposed extension 1t not only pro-
vides for the extension of Cannon
street from Park avenue to Water
street but it provides that Fairfield
avenue to Park avenue be made one
way traffic street to take care OF all
traffic including street cars going
west and that Cannon street from the
point mentioned to the new Stratford
avenue bridge be made a one-way
traffic street to take care of all tramc
going east including the street cars.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-03-09
TURKISH

Amsterdam, March 9-An official
statement from the Turkish war min
istry was received here today from
Constantinop1e, says that the British
lost 400 men in the recent battle at
the head of the Persian gulf. The
statement follows:
"a force of British infantry with
ouickfiring guns, mountain guns and a
machine gun and squadron of cavalry,
attempted on March to attack our
position in the region of 7Apwaz Gin
Khuzistan.) After a counter-attack
by our troops the British fled in dis
order to their ships, leaving 400 dead
or wounded. Among the dead were
one major and four other officers
1--WE captured three guns, 500 rifles
200 horses and a great quantity OF
(Continued on Page Two9
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-03-09

Summary
OF THE
w ar News

Both the right and left tanks
of the German forces in northern
Poland have been =dis1odged, Pc
trograd dispatches state, from
the position which they took up
on the advance from East Prus-
sia. The German ring wing is
said to have beaten a hasty re-
treat to within eight miles of the
border. Today's official report
from Berlin. however, stated that
the Russian offensive is being
met successfully. Several Rus
sian assaults in this region are
said to have been repu1sed.
A further advance by the Russian
army which is striking into Turk
2ish Armenia along the shore OF
the Black Sea, is announced at
Petrograd.
Bulgaria, considered the least
likely of any of the Balkan ma
tions now at peace to join the al
lies. is confronting an internal
crisis over the question of peace
or war. Reports reaching Paris
state that President Enier Ra-
doslavoff has been 1overthrown by
the influence of King Ferdinand
because he desired Immediate ac-
tion against Turkey.
P1oS4A III I4AS 6ICu1l0T
his followers, as thus outlined,
was to occupy AdrianopIe, pro-
vided Greece threw her lot with
the triple entente.
The course to be followed by
Greece is still to be determined
although King Constantine, in
his opposition to war, is said to
be determined although King
Constantine, in his opposition to
war. is said to have the support
of the general staff. The main
argument against joining with
the allies is that an attack on
Constantinople would weaken the
military strength of Greece
along the border of Bulgaria,
which would be regarded as dan
gerous in view Of the relations Of
the two countries. NJ. zaimis.
to form q cabinet, has declined,
and a member of the chamber Of
deputies, ri. Gounaris, has un-
dertaken the task.
Paris dispatches mention sew
eraI Warships not named before
as members of the allied fleet
which is attacking the DardaneI-
les AS the strength of the Brit
ish North Sea feet apparently
has not been weakened, the in
ference is drawn that Great
Britain and France are bringing
in for this service vessels from
the far corners Of the world, the
Jtieing up of German shipping
and the destruction of German
Warships on the high seas having
made this possible.
The British admiralty places at
fifteen the number of merchant
men sunk by German submarines
from Jan. 2 Ito March 8, out of
a total of S.734 sai1ings and ar
rivals at ports of the United
Kingdom. This does not include
the collier Bengrove sunk on
Sunday, which may have been
torpedoed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-03-09
POLICE NOW LEARN
MORE OF CLARkS0N
WHOM THEY FREED.
s1e11ths Tell Local Ofhcers of
Jewel Robber Suspects
Former Experiences

Several more occasions on which
Richard Clarkson, alias Ralph Coney,
who was captured here last week af-
ter a running revolver and automobHe
chase, has been made the victim OF
unsrrupulous persons. ''haves been
found On the Boston police records by
P1nkerton detectives The amazing
manner In which the innocence OF
Clarkson was made capital OF, is sur
prising the Bridgeport police.
C1arkson was released last week in
the city court after having been ar
raigned on the charges Of breach of
the peace and resistance to a police
man. He was caught after a chase
when he was suspected of being q
member OF a gang Of jewe1ry ban dts
who were here learning the layout of
the jeWelry stores
Z According to the information given
the Bridgeport police by the Pinker-
tons, C1arkson was arrested under the
name of Ralph Coney, In Boston,
charged with breaking, entering and
larceny. That was November 15,
1911, showing that Clarkson's virtue
was Hespassed as early as fouryears
ago
Clarkson was detected, Deceqnber
10, 1911 walking out Of the Bren-
coat, which, unfortunately for his
spot1ess reputation, was claimed by
somebody else. He was sent to the
house OF correction after arraignnent
in the police court
Further reports of more cases in
which Clarkson has been led astray
are promised by the Pinkertons. In
cidentally, the Pinkertons have sent
this communication to the police:
I'VE take this occasion to express
to the Captain of Detectives Arnold,
our appreciation for the many cour-
6es1es extended our William #. Wag-
ner on his visit to Bridgeport The
note is signed by DC. ThornhiH, as
sistant general superintendent OF the
Pinkerton agency.
The police also have ascertained
the Clarkson description FITS that OF
one of two jewelry workers who op-
Grated in Massachusetts, about six
months ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-03-09
LOSS OF $50, 900
IN WRECK OF BIG
BERKSHIRE FREIGHT
Ninety Car Train Off Rails
Above Shelton Ties Up
Traffic and Tears Road

Traffic on two tracks was blocked
and passengers greatly inconvenienced
when a freight train on the Berkshire
division was wrecked two miles north
of Shelton at $3.50 this morning. Ten
cars we're piled up on the tracks and
their contents scattered. It is esti-
maed that the damage will amount to
$4,000. George Warner OF this city
was conductor of the train and the en-
g1neer was James Bartlett, formerly Of
this city but now of New Haven
The train, which consisted of 80 cars
left Brookheld Junction for New Ha-
ven and was due at Derby junction at
4:47 this morning. When near Sturgis
sidin4 a broken hange caused a car
about Is cars from the engine to leave
the track Then the other cars piled
up. Wrecking crews from New Ha-
ven and Waterbury were sent to the
scene and it was found that about Is
rails would have to be replaced
The wreck caused about an hours
delay in passenger traffic between Der
by and New Haven as passengers had
to leave the train and walked around
the scene of the wreck.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-03-09
SAILING MASTER
LEAVES ESTATE
TO GIRL EMPLOYE
Will of Famous Coasting
Schooner Skipper, Capt.
Meeker Filed
HELPERS FIDELITY
AMPLY REWARDED
Last of Meeker Brothers
Was Noted Sound Naviga-
tor so Years Ago
Especial to the Farmer.

zet Especial to the Farmer
Fairfield. March 9-Captain Wake
man B. Meeker, the Southport sailing
master whose coasting schooners dot
ted the Sound between Southport,
Fairfield and Saugatuck and New.
York half a century ago, left his en-
tire estate. money and property, to
Miss Nellie T. Collins, a girl employed
in his household.
His will, made January g 1902,
was admitted to probate today by
Judge Bacon Wakeman of the Fair
fed probate court. 1t specifies that
the bequest to Miss Collins is a par
tial recognition of her faithful and
uniform devotion to me and for her
fidelity during many years in caring
for my welfare" Miss Collins was
made executrix, according to the tes-
lament. but she refused and Richard
@. DemareSt, secretary and treasurer
of the Southport Trust Co, was made
executor.
Captain Meel1er was skipper of
many famous fast schooners that
piled between Fairfield county ports
and New York in the days before the
steamboat companies monopo1ized
the water traffic. He farmed on a
large scale, together with brothers
and onionss potatoes and other vege-
tables were carried to New York in
his boats. He is the last of his
family.
Captain Meeker is believed to have
left "a large estate, as the coasting
trade was once a ho1rishing and
profitable one. No inventory has
been made. -
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-03-09

connected with the defense of Mrs
Helen M. Angle. now on trial for
nanslaughter.
Attorney Albert j. Merritt, who
represents Receiver A. L. Delaney,
said the receiver was anxious to get
every dollar possible for the credit
ors, many of whom are househ old
ers of limited means. Clerks have
been busy for some time getting cop
les of the offer ready for mailing
and these notices will be sent to the
creditors as soon as the offer is ap-
proved. The meeting of the credit
ors will be held at the county court
house as the bankruptcy court would
be too small to accommodate the
throng.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-03-09
GRAND RAPIDS co.
CREDITORS, 5000
STRONG TO MEET
Will Gather to Consider
Company's Offer of Settle
ment of Claims

It is expected that within two
weeks a meeting Of the 5000 credit
ors of the Grand Rapids Furniture
Co. will be held to pass upon an Of
fer of settlement made by the COM
pany.sssss The terms of the offer cam
not 4ae made public until they have
been discussed and approved by
counsel for the company.
A six hour conference was held last
Saturday at which every detail of the
proposed settlement was discussed
but nothing definite could he decided
because of the absence of Attorney J.
B. Klein, who represents the COM
pany. He was busy with matters
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-03-09
PREPARE TO FORM
NEW GREEK CABINET

Athens, March 9.-M. Gournaris.
deputy for Patras, has consented at
the request of King Constantine. to
undertake the task of forming a new
cabinet. 1t is reported that NJ. Bal
tadjis, who was foreign minister In
the Theotokis cabinet, has consented
to take that portfolio under the lead
ership of NJ. Gounaris NJ. C2ounaris
will submit his list of ministers to the
King tomorrow and obtain an agree
nent that the chamber shall be dis
solved if the supporters of the min
| istry are in the minority.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-03-09
GERMAN WITHDRAWAL
IN EASTERN FRONTIER?

London, March 9.-Obstinate
fighting marks the battles along the
eastern front on the continent, with
Germans slowly withdrawing from
the river Niemen in the direction of
their East Prussian frontier. At the
same time the new offensive move
ment against Warsaw and on the
Pilica evidently has not as yet de-
veIoped into the great engagement
which has been expected in this 10
ca1ity.
In the western arena or hostilities,
the only new feature recently has
been the allied air attack on Ostend.
French have been assuming the Of
fensive lately, a snoWstorm has given
forced rest to the troops It is not
unwelcome as they have been almost
constantly engaged for the past fort
night.
Judging from the statement made
yesterday by the British admiralty, it
is apparent that only one merchant
man, the collier Bengrove has fallen
a victim to the submarine blockade
of the Germans since Feb. 25- The
first hint Of British retaliation
against the personnel of German
submarine raiders was conveyed in
an official statement to the effect that
the officers and crew of the German
underseaJ boat US which fell a prey
ers detailed to hunt for submarines.
will be denied the usual privileges
of prisoners of war
Press comment appearing in Ber-
lin indicates a feeling of optimisru
over the Near East situation. The
Turkish opinion that the Dardanelles
are irlpregnable is being endorsed
and papers express the belief that
King Constantine will hold Greece to
la course of neutrality
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-03-09
Judge Miller Names
J. T. King Appraiser
Of Col. Heft Estate

John T. King, Samuel H Wheeler
and Attorney Samuel c. Shaw are the
appraisers of the estate OF the late
Col NJ H. Heft. pioneer in the eleetri-
fcation of railroads and horse car
lines who died at his home in this
city last month.
The estate of Col. Heft is variously
estimated The administration bonds
have been fixed OF $325,00O, and it
is Inferred that the estate is worth
at least that sum-perhaps half a mil
lion
The Heft estate is the first large
estate that has been probated under
the administration of Paul L. Miller,
who took office Jan. 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-03-09
King and Premier In Dis
agreement On Policy and
Latter Is Overthrown Be.
cause He Would Have
Country Move at Once
Against Turkey.
German Withdrawal Along
East Prussian Frontier
Reported From Petrograd
Blizzard Halts Hostili-
ties In Champagne Region

Paris, March "a minister
ial crisis similar to that in
Greece has occurred in Bulga-
ria, according to information
reaching Paris in special des-
patches. Premier Radoslavow
is reported to have been over
thrown by the influence of
King Ferdinand and the follow
ers of DR. GhenadiefT. former
fForeign Minister, because hes
desired to take immediate ac-
ton against Turkey by occupy
ling Adrianople.
Radeslavoff's opponents are
said to have. declared this pol
icy, which would have placed
Bulgaria in oppasition to Ger
many and Austria, was toe adj
venturous The principal ar
gument they are reported TO
have used wasSthat the Fesigna-
ton Of Premier Venizelos at
Athens left Greece more isolat-
ed than before and that if Bull
garia remained neutral she
might hope for advantages 9TH
er than those she would find in
Thrace.
Although this information
has not been definitely cen
f1rmed tbs generally confirm
Led in French official circles
that Radoslavoff had resolved
Ito march on Adrianople if
Greece pronounced for the
triple entente, and that Yeni-
zelos made such an announce
ment at Athens when the ques-.
ton Of intervention came up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-03-09
ANOTHER BOY ON
BOILER SKATES Is
ATTACKED BY DOG

The second report of dogs biting
boys on roller skates within a week,
was recorded at emergency hospital
yesterday when Carl Pinslxy, aged IA,
living at 1913 State street, applied
for treatment to his left leg. He
was skating on the sidewalk in front
of the West Side post office when at
tackled. His wounds were cauteriz-
ed. The last case was in the vicinity
of Grand street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-03-09
PARIS JOURNAL TELLS
OF AMERICAN REPLY
TO NOTES OF ALLIES

Paris, March s.-The journal, in
its issue OF to-day says it understands
the American reply to French and
British notes concerning the block
ade Of Germany has been received in
Paris and London. Its contents are
very much the same as has been an
nounced in American newspapers
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-03-09
RUATANTA READY FOR
MARTIAL LAW NOW

Bucharest, Saturday, March s, via
Paris. March 9.@The Rumanian Sem
ate tosday adopted bill empowering
the government to proclaim martial
law throughout the country whenever
it deems such a. measure necessary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-03-09
INK IMPRlNTS OF MRS. ANGLES
FEET IN COURT TO SHOW BLOODY
FOOTPRINTS" WERE MADE BY HER
SHERMAN HAS NEW PLAN FOR
CANNON STREET EXTENSION

Will Save City $6OOOOO Says Board of Apportionment
nfember-Would Make Fairfield Avenue and Can
non Street One Way Streets = Plans to Make Fair
field Avenue 80 Feet Wide From Park Avenue to
Courtland Street New Approach to Bridge,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-03-09
WEATHER FORECAST

Weather Fair tonight
and Wednesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-03-09
Carranza Denies That Riot
GUS Conditions Exist In
Mexican Capital and In
Preliminary Reply sus-
tains Actions of Obregon.
Diplomatic View Is That
Mexican Chief Will Take
Prompt Steps to Avert In
convenience for Foreign
Residents.

Washington, March 9.-Af-
ter a conference early to-day
with President Wilson, Secre-
tary Daniels ordered two bat
tleships of the AtlanticI Fleet
from Guantanamo to Vera
Cruz.
La Junta tribune., 1915-02-13

occupied the pulpit II the Fowler
Baptist church Sunday evening. He
Is not related to Elder jenkins, the
regular pastor OF this church. ri.
though they bear the same name and
titie.--Fowler Tribune.
J. n. Woefel Is the owner and pro-
prietor OF the electric light we'll wa
ter wagon. . business enterprise that
has been conducted for q year or
more by X. N. Leamon 4 Sons. Mr..
Woefel will take charge next Mon
day morning. II Is tho intention OF
Mr.. Leamon to engage In farming
during the coming season.
We are forced TO raise $4,000 At
once. Insistent creditors compel US
US to throw our legitimate profits
away. and you. the buyer. get the
benefit. Our entire stock Of high
grade clothing. shoes and furnishings
go on sale Saturday. February 18th.
at actually less than they can be
bought at the factory-Grant Har-
bour Department Store.
La Junta tribune., 1915-02-13
Christian Church.
bible school a, s:tS O'Clock.

bible school at s:t5 o'clock.
Church services. IL o'clock
mon by the pastor. Subject. THE
Christian's Armour"
Christian Endea,or at s:3o
o'clock Leader. Miss Mona Rife.
Subject. The Solid Foundation Of
1.ise."
Church services At ':5o o'clock
Rev. findlcy viii give . special ad.
: dress on Abraham Lincoin'' aud the
members Of the u. A. Il. Post. wo.
mans Relief Corps. and the sons
aud Daughters Of Veterans will b.
our guests. attending In . body.
The Christian Endeavors have
charge Of the decontins aud the
church ~iii BE- appropriately decor
ated for the occasion.
The public Il cordially Invited "a
attend al these services.
La Junta tribune., 1915-02-13
REST ROOM NOTES.

Speaking about bootiessers Kan
sas says, There amt no such ami
NAL
During the past week the matron
has entertained eighty-five callers
at the Rest Rooms. found work for
two women. and has two other ap-
plications for housekeepers to be
filled.
John Rush, district attorney OF
Denver. has caused the arrest OF
seventy druggists for selling liquor
without a license. which goes to
prove that where saloons abound
bootleggers much more abound.
Governor Carlson says that he is
going to consult with Mrs. Carlson
regarding all bills passed by the leg
islature which affects women and
children. There is no question
about how the wife advised her hus-
band on the prohibition statute.
The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union will hold Its regular
meeting ON Tuesday afternoon, Feb
ruary 10th. at 2:30 O'Clock. at the
Rest Rooms. A Frances willard
Memorial Day program has been
prepared and a very Interesting ses-
OF the Union and all others inter
ested in the moral and spiritual well
fare OF the city and country are
urged TO attend.
Along with their other work the
members OF the W c. T. u. wish to
help the worthy poor In whatever
way they can. The means are lin
tied at present 80 they can not give
money. bu, they can help clothe all
those who are In need. We have a
room at the Rest Rooms for this
purpose and invite all those who
have clothing they can spare To call
up the matron. Mrs. Brooks. and
notify her. or II possible bring II to
the Rest Rooms, at No. s East Third
street. and she will place 1, where
II will do the most good