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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
CAPTURE OF PETROGRAD
 RAILWAY IS EXPECTED

London, Sept. 18.-The city of Vi1a ma is now virtually invested on three sides. The troops of Field Marshal Won Mackenseh have reached point near Vileika. 35 miles southeast iof the city, The fall of Wilma would place in possession of the Germans a con- siderable section of the railroad to Petrograd, g. portion of which, be- tween Dvinsk and Wilma, they were holding.
 In the southern end of the battle line the Russians continue to win successes their latest achievements being the capture of 1, 300 men along the Stripa- Little activity is re- ported from the center of the line, where readjustment is expected fol- lowing Field Marshal Won Macken- sent capture of Pinsk.
 Reports that the Austrians and Ger mans have decided to initiate a new but there is little concrete evidence concerning the direction which it may be expected to take. Cabling from Rotterdam, several correspondents as sert they have reason to believe the central powers have not only decided to strike a heavy blow but already have put under way the preliminary military movements.
 k The objective of the new campaign is believed to be either Italy or Ser bia Apparently there has not been any great concentration of troops along the Danube and Save rivers. Considerable activity has been dis played along this front recently. Aus trian attempts to cross the rivers have been checked and according to off, cial reports from Nish, Serbian arti1- lery has destroyed fortified works on the banks of the river.
 It is. felt here that the Balkan problem has reached a critical stage. The Turko-Bulgarian agreement, cou- pied with the announcement of Pre- n1ier Radoslavoff, of Bulgaria. that public opinion seems to have settled the attitude of the Bulgarians at least as long as the Dardaneiles remain closed to the entente powers. E
 There probably will be no furthef developments in the controversy over conscription until parliament meets again next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
LESS THAN HALF
 LOCAL TAXPAYERS
 FILE THEIR LISTS
Many Bridgeport Property Owners. Will be Subject
 to 10 Per Cent. Penalty

\ Of the 1928 resident and non-resi- dent taxpayers in Bridgeport less than 5000 have already filed their lists ac- cording to law and from present indi- cations it appears that many will be subjected to the 10 per cent. penalty for such failure.
 Every person, firm or corporation, resident or nonresident liable to tax- ation on real or personal property, in Bridgeport, bn September 1, 1915, must file with the Board of Assessors, a sworn statement of all taxable prop cray owned by such person, firm or corpora ton, in the city, on specially printed lists furnished by the asses sors Such lists must be filed during the month of September, 1915.
 Failure so to do will compel the as- sessors to make out such list from the best information obtainable, to which a penalty of 10 per cent. will be added as. by the law required. Each parcel of real estate must be described by metes and bounds; by street mum Der or lot number; all buildings thereon must be entered separate from the land.
 Failure to file a list deprives the owner of the right to appeal to the Board of Relief
 The assessors are in session in their office in the city hall every day from 9ia. m. to p. m. and Saturdays from g a m. to 12 noon. Evening sessions will not be held this year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
British Railway
 Men will Fight
 Any Conscription

London, Sept. 1s-The executive com mittee of the Amalgamated Union of Railway Servants unanimously en- dorsed today the statement in the House of Commons on Thursday by J. H. Thomas that the conscription would bring on an industrial revo1u- ton and thatI the railway workers would stop work.
 The resolution adopted by the com nnittee congratu1ates MT Thomas, who is theA organ; ;zing secretary of the la Dor gnrty, upon his fine statement, z and endorses the views he expressed. It adds:
 t'The committee instructs the general secretary mmediately to summon this executive committee, if the govern ment introduces any proposals for compulsory military service 7
 The executive committee, before MT. Thomas made his speech in the Com. mons, had adopted resolution record ing it's opposition to conscription.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
BAG CONTAINING S5,OOO IN GEMS
 FOUND, UNOPENED

Stamford, Sept. 1s--The black bag containing jewels and si1ver-TnoUnted toilet articles valued at about $5, 900. belonging to Mrs. H. c. Van GiesPn, of Omaha, Neb., which supposedly was taken from the railroad station platform here Wednesday, was re- covered today. The bag had been taken into the automobile of Mrs. Van Emburgh, of BriarcHffe, N. Y.. a sister of Mrs. Van Giesons and it had dropped off while passing through a remote street in town.
 Frank Yanowitz; returning from a fishing trip. picked up the bag. To- day he hunted up Robert A. Whitta- ker, a, newspa l3ernlan, and handed over the bag at the same time pro- ducing a newspaper in which there was advertisement of a reward of S100 for return of the bag. The bag had been unopened.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
Police Commissioner Stanley's Gar, Rammed
 By Jitney Auto Bus

A jitney bus driven by Joseph Ratz of 623 Hancock avenue and owned by
 Alexander Lawrence of 465 Spruce street colIided with the car of Police Commissioner Robert G. Stanley last night. Ratz it is charged drove his car into the commissioners car stand Ing in front of the Studio theatre at '8:35 last night. The force of the col lision drove Cornmissioner Stanley's car into that of Raymond Hanke, the manager of the theatre. Both Com missioner sStanIey's car and that of MT. Hanke were slightly damaged. Ratz was arrested on a charge of reck- less driving but on the promise of Lawrence to make good the damage he was released.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
MAYOR STEALS THUNDER
 OF JOHN T. KING; MAILS TWO APPEALS TO VOTERS
MISS DURKlN TO ASK MORE TIME ON B. H. s. WORK
Contractor Says Her Firm Can Complete Job if
 Given Another Chance

Miss Alice Durkin, of the firm Of Durkin & Laas, of New York, builders of. the, new High school, will appear before the Board of Education at its special meeting tonight and endeavor to assure the members that she is able to proceed to the fu1flInent of her con- tract If She can satisfy the members of the board that she is able to carry out the contract without further de-: lays she will be allowed to @proeeed-
 Members of the board feel that if Miss Durkin's firm is able to go on to completion with the work and will re- suIne work at once, it will, save three or four weeks delay due to advert1 1sing for bids and making a new contract to finish the school.
 fThe vexatious delays in the building Of the school are due to the fact that Durkin & Laas failed to meet their payments to sub-contractors promptly Several days ago work was again stopped on the High school Then at the instance of the Board of Educa- tion City Attorney Cornley' notified Miss Durkin lthat unless work was re- suned by yesterday the contract of her firm would be abrogated!
 The special meeting of the board called for tonight will arrange for the completion of the school. If Miss DurlSin fails to convince the members of the board that she can make good and carrys out her contract, arrange ments will be made at once to adver- tise for. bids or to give the work to some other contractor. Architect building is being erected, had aeon ference with. City Attorney ComIey today over the status of the matter. President Ravens said that the board would be guided by whatever the city attorney recommended ih the matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
MEXICAN PEACE
 CONFERENCE IS
 AGAIN RESUMED

New York. Sept, 1s-Secretary Lansing and the Pan-American diplo- mats continued today their efforts to solve the Mexican problem at g con- ference here in the Hotel Biltm ore. The secretary of state came here from Washington last night on his way to spend a vacation in northern New York
 The diplomats had before them the latest official information. relating to the relative military supremacy of the contending factions in Mexico. Their accepted policy was that eventually the party which can demonstrate it's superior strength and it's ability to enforce a stable government shall re- ceive support and recognition There was no thought that this question could be settled at today's meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18

thing else to arouse the employees of the company to their need of Organi- zation. Instead of crushing the spirit of the employees, as was the inten- tion, the desire to organize was only intensified. A great many of the ena- ployees wanted to stop work imme- diately and declare a general strike. Had the matter not been handled very automatically there is no ques- ton but that 2,40o employees of this company would have been on the street, and the strike would have spread to other plants. As the re- suit of conferences the seight-hour day was established in the Locomobtle Co.'S plant.
 ''The Manufacturers association held many meetings during the week and finally decided to establish the e60- hour week in all of the industrial es- tablishments in the city of Bridge< port thinking that this would satisfy the men and put a stop to the organ izing work that was being carried on soN vigorously. Notices were posted in a number of shops and factories that the 50-hour week would be granted at the same pay formerly gtv- en for 55-heurs and in some in stances 59 hours per week.
 This proposition was rejected by the employees of a. number of shops. Among those to reject this offer were the employees of the Warner Corset Co, where more than $500 people are employed. Our members. as well as 3,200 women, quit work on Monday, August 16. After being out less than two days the company granted all demands, including eight hour day, overtime rates and recogni- tion of a shop committee.
 This had a good effect upon other plants and as a result the eight-hour day was granted by the following firms: The American British Man ufacturing Co., Burns & Bassiek, Sprague Meter Co.,. Standard NFanu- featuring Co.,, Harris Engineering O.. Fred BrueI Metal Go, and numerous other concerns. in addition to such
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18

contain a. further offer of concessions When it was opened shortly before noon however. it was found to have merely a, sentence declaringN the de m3Qds of the strikers impossible and asserting that the company will make no further concessions than were con tained in the offer of September 16, which was turned down.
 The employees of the Canf1eId Co.,, met this noon at Eagles hall and vot- ed to reject any attempt at settlement that does not incorporate what was originally asked for.
 No changes were recorded in the situations at the American Grapho- phone Go. plant the public market drivers strike or the strike of the Siemon Hard Rubber Go.
 Mrs. Mary Scully said this morning that she expects a general strike in New Haven within a few days. She said she expects to get better working conditions in New Haven and Meriden much more quickly than it was done in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18

The strike at the Salts Textile Co. is likely to be settled early next week as a. result of the indication made to- day by President F. E. Kip of the con- cern, that he is willing to revise his attitude and meet a committee of m- ployes from each department.
 A meeting of the committee With MT. Kip has been arranged for 10: 3 o'clock next Tuesday morning. To prepare the requests that will be made of the management, a meeting of the strikers will be held at 10 o'clock Mon day morning in Sad1er's hall.
 At first MT. Kip refused to meet a committee of strikers, and because all the employees are strikers, the leaders were at a loss what to do, and waited for another offer. Then MT. Kip agreed to meet one man from the em- ployes' ranks. This was refused and today he made a third offer that was accepted. Rhodes of the company, MT. Kip said he will meet a committee gof em- p1oyes from each room of the factory, and three men from each will be ap- pointed Monday to confer with him. The abolition of the two-Ioon sys- tenn, which is an efncfency plan, the eight hour day, time and one half for overtime, 25 per cent. increase in wages and the recognition of a com naittee to review grievances will be asked by the employees.
 Henry CunIIffe, president of the strikers organ anization said this morn ing: ''If we do not arrive at a prompt settlement, none of the strikers will break the ranks. They are all stick CTS.
 @'I expected however that the mat ter will be settled at the conference. We are not asking too much and the company is beginning to realize. it, from all indications"
 A sealed communication from Trea- surer and Vice President Ealey Melius of the H. O. Canfeld. Co.,, to the eTn- ployes this morning was thought to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
Railroad Go. Imports
 15O Strike Breakers

New Haven, Sept. 1S.-Strike break CTS, estimated at more than 15O, were brought here today by the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, cenl@ pany, to assist an equal number Of men employed in the freight houses where the regular Handlers have been on strike In spite of the fact that 800 men had been distributed between two freight houses it is said thatzfreight is accumula ting and the congestion is pronounced.
 During the forenoon freight clerks in the freight houses met to decide on the question of sympathetic strike.
 The strike of section gangs in the maintenance of the way department ts has not been settled and it is under stood the men have been sent out by the, strikers to prevail upon section hands elsewhere to strike in sympathy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18

''The desire to organize was only intensified,' President Johnston as serts, instead of crushing the spirit of the employees as was the Intention. The arrest of our three members prob ably did more than anything else to arouse the employees to the need of organizatio on. ,.
 The labor movement in Bridgeport and other parts of New England is chara cterized by MT. Johnston as a gigantic undertaking, but he asserts that his trip to New England is the most profitable he has ever taken anywhere. as far as getting better working conditions is concerned.
 MT. Johnston's report follows, in part:
 ttRealizing that the unprecedented business activity in the machine in dustry in the Eastern States present. ed to- our association a golden oppor- tunity to organize the unorganized and to improve the condition of the machine shop workers by shortening hours and increasing wages, arrang- ed to leave headquarters for the New England States on August 4. to assist our representatives who were already working in that section of the coun- try.
 My first stop was New York. where T conferred with several representa- tives in that city. I then proceeded to Bridgeport, where | found that consi ide derable interest had already been created due to the activity of our members It so happened that on the day of my arrival three of our members, including Business Agent Bowen, had been arrested by the po- lice for attempting to address the ern- ployees of the Locomobile Go. of America. in a private lot adjoining the plant of the company. The own CTS of the lot had given permission to our members to hold as many meet ings as they cared to on this lot, and our people, as well as the general public, were surprised that the offi- cials of the city should attempt to abridge the right of free speech in this manner. The arrest of our three members probably dld more than any
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18

mass meeting of the employees of the Bryant Electric Co., was held this afternoon to take action the the pany entertain the shop committees protest against the discharge of employe because thering the aims of their union
 A committee called the officials plant yesterday and received satisfactory Unless the lived to, and the grievance committee recognized Organizer James E. Roche, this morning. it another strike.' committee made its and it
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
FOUNDATIONS FINISHED
 AT COURTHOUSE ADDITION.

The foundation for the county court house addition has been completed and Contractors Bowling & Bottom 1y are now waiting for the arrival of the steel girders so they can start work on the main structure. The contractors have made rapid pro gress when 1t is. considered that an immense ledge of rock had to be blasted before the foundation could be finished. Architect Warren R. Briggs said today that he is well sat 4sf1ed with the progress so far.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
German Army For Turkey

Constantinople, as given out here to- day by the Overseas News Agency, quotes Enver Pasha, Turkish minis
 ter of war, as. saying that a great German army was to go to Turkey.
 The news agency says: "A Constan- tinopIe telegram states that at a, re- view of troops held in honor of Duke Johaan. AlbrecT1t, of Mecklenburg
 Schwerin, mander-in-c chief of the Turkish forces at the Dardanelles, En- yer Pasha. said the presence of the Duke was9the forerunner to the arriv- al of a great German army.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
BOB BURMAN SETS
 NEW SPEED RECORD

9 Providence, Sept. 1s.-Bob Burnan broke the worlds mile record in the first of the automobile events on the new speedway here today. Burman covered the mile in 45.73 seconds, AT of a second faster than the record made by Louis Disbrow at St. Louis in August, 1914.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
LADY FORESTERS PLAN
 BIG CONVENTION HERE

The several local circles of Lady Foresters of America are making ela- borate plans for the supreme conven- fion of the order which will be held in this city on Tuesday and Wednes- day of next week.. Women delegations to the number of several hundred will De in attendance from various parts of <fae country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
1ABoRER DIES OF INQUIRIES.

Winsted, Conn, Sept 1S-Salvatore Inglese, aged 35, a 1aborer employed by the Frank w. Fuller Go. at Tor rington, who was struck by a. heavy bucket last week, died at the county hospital during last night. He leaves N GW AA MxecA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
OF FREE SPEECH WAS ATTEMPT TO CRUSH
 LABOR, SAYS JOHNS r 0h

That the of Frederick Cederholm, George L. they attempted address meeting Locomoble employees weeks attempt the spirit the workngmen Bridgeport the charge President Of the International report published
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
GERMANY PLANS ANNEXATION OF
 LAND OCCUPIED
Decree Taking Over Cap
 tured Territory in Two Nations Ready.
BRITISH TANK SHIP
 STRUCK BY TORPEDO
Berlin to Send Big Army to Aid of, Turks at the
 Dardanelles.

Geneva. Sept. 1s-Lausanne Gazette says it has learned that the German government has decided to issue dec laration annexing to the German en- pire the occupied terr1tories,in France and Belgium.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
MAYOR AT OUTING

Mayor Clifford B. Wilson, as lieu tenant-governcr, was a guest of the Third Ward Republican club of New Britain at it's annual outing at Lake Compounce and>lnatie an address this afteruooa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
SETH, ,EMlENT OF LONG-FOUGHT
 SALTS TEXTILE co. STRIKE IS
 ASKED BY HEAD OF COMPANY

President Kip Revises Attitude and Wants to Meet Committee of Employees to Reach Agreement Another Strike Threatened at Bryant EIec- tric Co. When Workers Grievance Board Is Not Recognized = Garfield Employees Re ject Offer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
WEATHER FORECAST

Fair tonight, Sunday increasing c1oudlness, probably showers Mod erates variable winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
CHAUFFEUR IS HELD

A continuance until Sept 23 was granted by Judge Bartlett in city court today, in the case of Frank Mead, a chauffeur living at 495 New field avenue, arrafgned on the charge of rsGk3ass dr1vip<
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-18
British Tank Ship Sunk

London, Sept. 1S-The British tank steamer San zefrino has been torpe- doed and sunk by a submarine. Three members of her crew of AZ are miss ing.
Arizona republican., 1915-06-01
MESA NEWS NOTES
MESANS BOOST FOR
 MOOSE sAN|TAR|uM
pr. J. B. Nelson Proposes Site Near Superstition Mountains in Case
 Biz Sanatrium is Secured

Dr. J. B. Nelson and Secretary II. Q. Robertson were among those who took in the races Tn Phoenix at the fair grounds yesterday. Dr. Nelson is a member of the order which is soon to build a sanitarum for its members somewhere in the south west, has been an enthusiastic boos- ter for it's location near the Super stition mountain. Several auto loads of Mesans left yesterday noon for the races at Phoenix.
 As a result of the net receipts of yesterdays races the expenses of the delegates to the meeting in San Diego are to be paid. This meeting will be for the purpose of choosing the site for the institution.
 It IS understood that some of the strongest opposition to be met in connection with it's location in the Salt River valley will be made by representatives from Silver City. New Mexico. which is also desirous of securing the new sanitarium.
Arizona republican., 1915-06-01
COMB SAGE TEA IN
 L|FELESS, GRAY HAIR
Look Young! Common Garden Sage and Sulphur Darkens So Natu-
 rally No One Can Tell

Grandmother kept her hair beauti- fully darllened, glossy and abundant with brew of Sage Tea and Sul- rhu-. Whenever her hair fell out or took on that dull. faded or streaked appearance, this simple mixture was applied with wonderful effect. By asking at any drug store for "WY- eth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. you will get a large bottle of this old-time recipe, ready 10 use, for about 90 cents. This simple mixture can be depended pon to restore natural color and b, auty to the hai' and is splendid to. dandruff, dry. itchy scalp and falling hair
 A Well-known down town drug gist says everybody uses Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur. because it darkens So naturally Sand evenly that nobody can tell it has been applied-it's so easy to use, too. You simply dampen a comb or soft brush and draw it through your hair. taking d strand at a time. By morning the gray hair disappears: after another application or two. it is restored to ifs natural color and looks glossy. soft and abundant.
Arizona republican., 1915-06-01
NOTICE FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by ths Board of Trustees of School District No. One. until eight o'clock in the afternoon of Thursday, the third day of June, 1915, and thereafter consid- cred for the making of certain alter ations to four certain frame buildings located on Woodland avenue, the moving of one of said buildings tn the Mckinley School ground and the building of q toilet. all in ac- cordance with plans and specified tionS on file in the office of Y. O. Wallingford, 317 Goodrich building. The Board at the same time will take bids for the repairing of the roof of Central School building in accordance with specifications on file in the office of Mr. Wallingford. A certified check, payable to l.. D. Dameron. Clerk, must accompany each bid for ten per cent G0 per cenf) of the amount bid.
 The Board of Trustees reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
 Mark all proposals Bids for al iteration of Buildings" and address same to John D. Loper, Supt.
 Meeting of the Board will be held at Superintendent office, Monroe school.
 By order of the Board Of Trus- teees, school Dist. l.
 JOHN D. L0PEE.
 Supt.