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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
Chicago Women Here
 To Renew Acquaintance
 With Bridgeporters
Daughters of Michael oon1in Are En- tertained By MT. and Mrs.
 IT, C. Mullins

Mrs. Edward Johnson and Miss Maude Con1in. the daughters of Mich ae1 Conl1n, of Chicago, and formerly of Bridgeport, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Frederick c. Mullins at their home in Noble avenue.
 Mrs. Johnson and Miss Con1in, for ner residents here, have a host of friends who are taking advantage of the opportunity of their visit to re- new acquaintance. Their father was one of the leading members of the Esnmet club, and though he has lived for some years in Chicago, through frequent visits and correspondence he has kept in close touch with his host of Bridgeport acquaintances. The family home was in Congress street, this city, for many years.
 The Chicago women were guests last evening at a dinner party at the hotel Stratf1eld given in their honor by MT. and Mrs. Mullins, following the high school graduation exercises in the Park theatre.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
OFFICERS BLAME
 MERCHANTS FOR
 MANY ROBBERIES
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a plate glass window less than one store distant from a policeman and he would not hear the falling glass.
 ''In other cities, particularly New York, jewellers who wish to display valuable wares under electric lights at night resort to a simple expedient of fastening a heavily barred screen inside of the plate glass windows so that if temptation causes a. thief to break the window it will be difficult to get any loot Big Fifth avenue jewellers do not display articles of any value at night"
 Criticism directed at the local de- tective department, not as to the per- sonnel but rather towards the fact that there is no night squad of detec- tives on duty after midnight, develop ed the fact that recently at least one policeman has been doing duty in plain clothes from midnight until early in the morning, as well as pri- vate watchmen who are hired by Main street merchants. Why these men did not hear the breaking of glass is now being investigated by the various persons employing them.
 That, under the present circun- stances, it would be hard to keep any of the present detective force on all night duty is made plain by Captain that unless they were detailed in pairs to run down clues, none could work all night without neglecting the work which had been assigned to him in the daytime shifts. The Icon tinuation" system of passing work promiscuous1y from one detective to another has not been found effective from experience in Bridgeport.
 Answering criticism of the police commissioners made yesterday by Harry G. O1iphant, secretary of the Button-O1iphant Go, one of the stores robbed yesterday, Police Com missioner Hill said: +'I have little to say regarding this denunciation. Bir-i mingham is still in command of the police department. The commis- sioners have never fnterfered with him and hardly think that any changes in the present detail of men will be made That is entirely up to the superintendent if he wants to make changes.
 ''As regards my trip to New York in limousine, tell anyone that ob- jects to my riding in an: automobile to come and see me personally. I do not think that I would be electro cuted or hanged for riding to New York that way.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
RURGEss- JOHNSON.

Tn the presence Of many relatives and friends Miss Mary K Johnson, daughter of Mrs. Edwin Johnson of 151 Sherwood avenue was married to Arthur Burgess, son of Mrs Isaac Burgess, at g o'clock this morning at St. Augustine's church by Rev. James B. Nihill, P. R., with a nuptia1 mass. Miss Margaret Moran acted as brides maid and Frank Meahan was the groomsman. The bride was attired in white silk Here lace ruff1es over white pearl satin with a, white picture hat to
 match. The bridesmaid was dressed in pink pompadour silk, the style of white bridal roses and the bridesmaid a bouquet of pink Killarney roses. Irn- nnediately after the ceremony the b1i- dal party and 60 invited guests re- turned to the brides home where a wedding breakfast was served.
 Mrs. Burgess was attired in violet crepe de chine trimned with Brussel lace and ornamented with pearls Mrs. Johnson was dressed in black crepe de chine and black lace. The ushers were William Seery, Joseph Cooper and Charles Johnson. Guests were present from Baltimore Pittsburgh, New Haven and Southport Mir Seery has just been admitted to the bal. and
 MT. Cooper is a student at Sheffield Scientis school. Later in the day the newly married couple left 9on their honeymoon for Boston, Mass, and other principal cities in Maine On their return they will reside at 151 Sherwood avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
Former City Official
 Wins in Fierce Fight
c. F. A. BiItz Victor Over Man Who Gave Handicap of One Arm
 And One Leg.

A valiant battle was fought in the market of Bommos & BiItz, State street, this morning, when John Car roll, formerly of Bridgeport, but more recently of New Haven and elsewhere, edged in among the customers and tried to wheedle them out of money upon the pretext of selling shoe strings. The customers denurred. They appealed to F. A. BiItz, form CT director of public works. BiItz re- monstrated with Carroll, who in re- turn roundIy abused everyone pres- ent to such an extent that Biltz at tempted to throw him out of the place.
 The result was battle that resulted in telephone calls to the police. It was too slippery for motorcycle men to venture out so Policeman Gorgas was dispatched via a trolley car. In the meantime spectators, who thought a riot was in progress, called Traffic Policeman D.Ryan to the store. When Ryan entered Biltz was the conqueror and Carroll was downed in the saw dust arena. He was lodged at police headquarters charged with breach of the peace. MT. Biltz is being con- graduated upon his spunk in protect ing customers even though Carroll only has one arm and one leg
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
PROCEEDS LAWN
 FETE TO BE GIVEN BELGIAN SUFFERERS
Estate of Miss Jennings To Be Scene of Benefit
 Entertainment.
Special to the Farnaer.)

Fairfield. June 23-several orches- tras and the band of the Unquowa tribe of Red Men will entertain at a lawn fete to be held Saturday after noon on the estate of Miss Annie B. Jennings The proceeds of the enter taiI1rnent will be donated to the relief of Belgium war victims.
 The Southport fire department is planning a great entertainment to be held July 16s and they have enlisted the services of Mark A. Luescher of Greenfield Hill to make the theatrical end sa1ccessful. MT. Lueseher is a member of the firm of Werba. & Lue- scher, musical comedy producers of New York He is reported to have promised to bring some stars to. South port.
 An automobile listed as the proper ty of Prof. Henry Seager of Columbdep who has summer home in Southport crashed into a buttonban tree on the main road, near the residence of Jas. Nichols, at g o'clock this morning. One front wheel and the nudguard were broken and the hood was bent Mrs Seager was drivings the car, but she was not injured The ear skid ded.1%sS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
SELL TO FARMERS,
 PUBLISHER TELLS
 ADVERTISING MEN

Chicago, June 23.-Farmers Of to- day are different from those of 20 years ago, E. T. Meredith, of Des Moines, Ia, publisher of a farm jour nal, told delegates attending the con vention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World to-day.
 Some of you advertisers act as if you didn't think the farmers wear coats or shoes,'' MT. Meredith said. "Why, do you know that 50 per cent. of all farmers wear garters? It has been proven by investigation. You haven't that the farmer can buy; that he pays from $15 to $45 for g. suit of clothes and that he purchases motor cars ranging in price from $500 to $2.oOo.
 ''The advertising agencies should study the rural towns, should know the farmer of to-day You think the farmers nowadays are the same as they were 20 years ago.
 The convention city for 1916 was to be selected to-day at a meeting of the nomination board. Cincinnati and Philadelphia are asking for the convention
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
RUSSIAN

Petrograd, June 23.-OnIy passing mention of the operations in the vi cinity of Lemberg is made in an off, cial statement issued last night by the Russian War Office. The communi- cation follows;
 "A large enemy transport of car riages was seized and burned by our cavalry Saturday in the enemy's rear on the road between Telschi and Luk- niszki in the ShavIi region Our troops put the powerful convoy of the transport to the sword and ami Inflated several commands of enemy chausseurs and mounted patrols. (
 ftIn a desperate battle on the river Ringova Monday our infantry made progress. a
 West of the Niemen on the Ma rev front and to the left of the Wis tuIa there has been a luII.
 ys'In the Teneff region our infantry crossed the river Sunday night near Ossukha and bayoneted a battalion of 800 Austrian regiment.
 Monday. night we repulsed des- perate attacks by the enemy north of the line of Gieszanow-Raw Ruska and took 800 prisoners.
 f'In the direction of Lvoff there has been some firing. On the Dneister we achieved an important success be- low Nijniff. The AuStdianS sent across the Dneister strong endorsements which we had been fighting since the 9th on the front of Ostry-Keropetz- KosTnierjine Snowidow Vesi1ouff = Unche. This struggle ended in our | complete success. Our infantry storm | ed some fortified forms near Snowi- dow where the enemy resisted des- perately. Here we took more than 1 thirty-f1ve hundred prisoners and many machine guns. The enemy, in full flight, fell back across the Dneis- ter. Our Cossacks continued the pur- suit of the Austrians. Near Koro- petz and Kesrnierjine the enemy also | is retreating.
 Near Jojava and za1o SzozyIy the enemy Is holding his ground behind 1 barbed wire near the Dneister. Mon day night, after a desperate battle, we stormed the village of Balamou- tovslxy, RaWentz and Gremeschatz, l taking oneE thousand prisoners in- cludtng the commander of the 42nd Henved brigade and numerous ma l chine guns"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
Auto Ambulance Costs
 Taxpayers Much Money

The local ambulance is again in the auto hospital undergoing repair opera tions. The deerepitude of old age is slowly overtaaxing it; according to those familiar with its life and hard work and the police patrol is aslternat ing with Charities Investigator Norris sey,s car in caring for the H and in Jured.
 Reference to last years emergency ambulance bills shows that mainten- ance of this car cost $1, ,59675, of which nearly one-third the entire expense is eharped to s'repairs.'' This does not include tires or minor Improvements Shoes and inner tubes cost an addi- ti8naI $3o0 and there was other ex- penses of $6O, when new naudga1ards had to be put on owing to accident.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
ATonn of pfstinetien.

Where can one find a more filthy, hot, sweItering, odorous town than Ho. deidah2'' asks a recent traveller regard ing that Arabian port A hlthier town it would indeed be difficult to discover, even in Asiatic Turkey, and the char acter of its inhabitants may be judged from the fact that the Akhdam Arabs, who are treated as outcasts by all the other tribes, have been allowed to es- tablish themselves in Hodeidah New ertheless the port is the gateway to one of the most beautiful, fertile and populous regions of Arabia and had a dourishing trade in days prior to Turk ish misrule.-Pan Mall Gazette.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
Chadwick Goes To
 Jail As Watchnan

County Sheriff Pease has appointed Edward Chadwick of the Fifth dis trict a watchman at the county jail to succeed Edwin Sherman of the Sixth district, who recently resigned. Chad wick, who lives in Benhan4 avenue, has been a worker in the Fifth dis trict and was endorsed by the Re- publican town committee.
 Sheriff Pease said the reason Sher- man resigned was because he didn t like the night work. He is the sec ond man to give up a jail position, Michae1 Connors of East Bridgeport having previously declined an ap- pointment as watchman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
HovEY-THoMAs.

Miss Agnes Rebecca Thomas daughter of MT. and Mrs. William M Thomas of 1890 East Main street, and Mr. Norman Dodge Hovey, a promin- ent young musician of this city, were married at o'clock this afternoon at the home of the brides parents. Rev. P. E. Matthias, pastor of the Kings Highway chapel, performed the cere- mony, which was witnessed by about 75 relatives and friends of the young couple. The house. was attractively decorated for the occasion with Iau- rel and roses. A buffet wedding sup per was served following the cere- mony.
 Miss Thomas gown was of Venetian lace over white crepe de chine, and her bouquet of brides Foses was ar ranged in shower effect. The brides maid was Miss Anna M. Laing, who wore a costume of pink willow taffe= ta- Her flowers were pink Killarney roses. Richard H. Brown was the best man and Mortimer S. Hill of White Plains, a cousin of the groom and Charles w. Bitzer of this city, were the ushers. Both the bride and groom were members of the High school class of 1908. MT Hovey is organfst at the Second Baptist church. Upon their return from the wedding trip MT, and Mrs. Hovey will reside at 1344 East Main street where a pretty new home awaits, their occu- pancy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
DIED

RICHTEtR--In this city, June 21, 1915. August F. Richter, M. D., aged GA years.
 Funeral private at his late resi- dence. No. 3sO Barnun Avenue, on Thursday, June 24th at l2:30 D. m Burial in Lakeview cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. a~p HOIT-In this city, June 21, 1915, James Holt, Sr.. aged 6s years
 Friends are invited to attend the funerale at his late residence No. t4A Logan street on Thursday, Fhursday. June 24. at 2 p. m. In terment at Lakeview cemetery.
 D 22 b* RANE1n this city, Tuesday, June 22, 1915s John, son of Mary and the late -aJofIn Kane, aged 35 years, 1 month, 16 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his mother, No. 591 Lafayette street, on Thursday, June 24. at 8:e0 a. m., and from Sacred Heart church at g o'clock Interment at St. Mary's cemetery, Ansonia. Automobile cortege. a* TRAGX-In this city. Tuesday, June 22. 1915, Catherine HanIon, widow of Thomas Tracy, aged 73 years
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her sister, Mrs. Thomas Flynn, No. 98 6 Norman street on Friday June 25, at 3:30 a. m, and from St. Patrick s church where a solemn high mass of requiem will be offered for the repose of her soul at o'clock. In torment at St. MiehaePs cemetery.
 D 23 b~ rYOUN-1n this city, Wednesday, June 23. 1915, Kf1burn C., widow of Adam Young. aged TO years. g months. 4 days.
 Friends are invited ftezattend the funeral from her late residence, No. z636 South avenue on Friday. June 18th at p. In- Interment at Park cemetery. D 23 b*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
Passing of PapNrus.

One of the modern mysteries of Egypt is the disappearance of the papyrus plant that once fringed the lower Nile and made a desirable haunt for water fowl. A botanist, recently from Cairo, declares that in all lower Egypt the only papyri now growing in a natural state are in the Esbekfeh Gardens fountain at Cairo. the botan- tcal gardens and at the Barrage. Per haps Isaiah may have thrown the evil eye on the plant, for among his prophe- cies is the destruction of the paper reeds by the brooks" If we did not
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
Three Picnics For
 Bridgeport Saturday

Three picnics have been arranged here for Saturday. Bridgeport council, No. 369, Order of United Commercial Travellers. with their families and friends, will picnic at Lordship park all day. The association has given the council the use of the grounds and of the casino for lunch. This will be one of the big picnics of the year and it is expected that more than l, ,000 persons will attend it. One of the features will be the sports and the fat mems raoe.
 Members of the Royal Arcanun will hold their annual picnic at God frey's grove, Stratheld, on Saturday afterno oon. There will be field sports in the afternoon and a Rhode Island clam bake prepared and served by George Godfrey at 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
 Employees of the Electric Cable Go. will have their annual picnic and out ing on Saturday. A baseball game will be held on the dtanond at Lord ship park between employees of the Bridgeport and the New York offices. A shore dinner at Lehmann's in the evening will close the days events.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
The Letter of tIne Lavs.

Didn't I tell you," demanded the stern mother. always to wash your hands before coming to dinner2''
 'I did wash them before dinner" re sponded truthful James.
 Nothing of the sort You haven't been inside the house since lunch time"
 ''WelI, I washed them then That was before dinner, wasn't it2''-Rich- mond Times Dispatch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
CATHERINE HANLoN TRACY

Catherine Hanlon, widow of Thos. Tracy, died yesterday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Thomas Flynn of 986 Norman street, at the age of 73s years. Mrs. Tracy had been a resi- dent of the North end for many years and was devoted member of St. Patrick's church. She had a wide circle of friends who are mourn ing her death deeply. Surviving her are her sister, Mrs. Flynn, two nieces, the Miss Nellie and Catherine Flynn, and three nephews, Thomas H., James H. and John Flynn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
GENNETT STEVENS.

Death came yesterday to Bennett, widow of John Stevens, at her home on Reservoir avenue. Mrs. Stevens, who was 86 years of age, had resided in this city for the last 25 years. She was a devoted member of Trinity M B. church and was widely known throughout the section in which she resided. Surviving her are one son, Morgan Stevens of Brewsters, N. r., and two daughters, Mrs Sarah Backer and Mrs. Edward Sheppard both of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
OFFICIAL NEWS OF
 THE WORLD WAR
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heavy losses and taking some pris- oners.
 Might attacks were renewed against our positions at Playa with the most intense rifle fire and the use of hand grenades. All these at tacks were repulsed.
 'On the lower Isonzo we further strengthened our occupation. Floods caused by the enemy in the zone ad- jacent to the Monfalcone canal aI- though sensib1y decreasing, still con stitute a formidable obstacle.
 Enemy aeroplanes dropped bombs without doing any damage
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
PROTEST PLANS
 FOR WEST END SCHOOL
Residents Don't Want Their Children to Be E;xperi-
 mented Upon

Many citizens who live in the neigh borhood of Bryant school will appear this evening or send a, petition to the board of education meeting to protest against the establishment of a prae- tice school there. They claim their children will not receive the proper Instruction, due them as children of taxpayers and they do not want them to be experinlented upon.
 The plan was introduced at the last meeting of the board of education and was laid over until tonight's meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
ANsoNIA MAN HoNoRED

Lewiston, Me. June 23.-Bachelor degrees were conferred upon 84 mem bers of the graduating class at the Bates college commencement exercises today. Honorary degrees were given to eight persons, including Frederick P. Jecusco, Anosina, Conn.,, and Sarah l.. Baker, Brooklyn, N. Y, each of whom was made a master of arts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
OBITUARY
KuRURN 0. YouNG.

Ki1burn C., widow of Adam Young, died this morning at her home, 636 South avenue after an illness of some duration. Mrs. Young who was TO years of age. was well known and news of her death will bring deep sorrow to numerous friends. She is survived. by several children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23

West Park, N. r., June 2S.-A few weeks ago at his home here John Burroughs, the naturalist, was at tackled by an intestinal trouble which weakened the action of his heart. For several days the illness was grave, but the heart responded to stimulation and the toxic attack yielded to treat ment. His son. Julian Burroughs, says the naturalist is greatly improv- ed and expects soon to leave his bed. MT. Burroughs was seventy eight years old on April 8.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO.,

have ancient illustrations to guide us
 it would be impossible from the pres ent scanty remains to reconstruct the amazing fields of papyri that indirect ly helped to civilize us.-Lond0n Tat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
MRS. CHATLOS NOT
 IMPROVING FROM HURTS

The condition of Mrs. William H. shot herself last week and Milton Quackenbush of State street, struck by an automobile last week is said to be extremely dangerous at local hos pitaIs to-day. Neither is expected to recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
Home and street dresses of new gtyles--Sl25 $50 $2.

Charming dresses for afternoons at home when shopping.
 Light of texture light of color effect, light of price Dainty wish well made, with just enough decoration to give them individual air. Figured and striped lawn with white as the ground color. Pure white pique and vole, the voile with oddlpretty self stripe Awningstripe voe with its broad bands of color making it effective Fine ginghan with clever harlne stripes of color any fancy trimming on both skirt and waist  bows down front or ~ stripes, embroidered fronts sleeves -s15o. 
 
  collar lin match Also speciaEStriking dresses of black and white in unique combination of vertical stripes with white vertical bands figured pattern of effect, Made of ceent voile splendid illustration of the dominant fash ion of the day,-$3.50
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
MKEEyER-R.EuLY.

In the Sacred Heart church at 6 o'clock this morning Miss Catherine Ethel Reilly, daughter of Mrs. Cath crime J. Reilly of 376 Warren street and Edward McKeever were mar ried. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Matthew Judge who afterward celebrated the nuptiaI mass. The bride wore white taffeta silk with lace overdress and white transparent hat trimmed with roses and wheat She lcarried a bouquet of orchids and lilies of the valley. She was attended by Miss Loyola K Mo Keever, sister of the groom who wore pink taffeta silk with lace overdress, pink lace hat and carried pink roses.
 Cyril L. McKeever attended his brother, the bridegroom. Only the relatives of the couple witnessed the ceremony. Afterward the bridal party went to the brides home for the reception and wedding breakfast. Only relatives were in attendance. The brides home was handsomely decorated with greenery and cut flow CTS. Just before noon the newly welded couple started on a honey moon trip by automobile for Niagara Falls. The bridegroom is the pro prietor of the Lee Piano O., Cannon street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.

Sir Arthur B. Markham, Liberal, suggested in the House of Commons that members of the House voluntarily relinquish their salaries for the period of the war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23
Awful Spats.

Patience-Do you know the Styles9 Patrtce-Oh, yes!
 'Ts it true that they have awful spats!
 "Oh. yes, indeed; she has a pink pain and he has a blue pairF' = Yonkers esFateSman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23

Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, the fire commissioners will witness a test of the new tractor which is to be used to. draw Engine No. l of the Bridgeport fire department. The test will be held from the No. house in John street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23

The body of Ralph Bond, twenty. of Brooklyn, who was drowned while bathing at Interstate Park last Fri day, was recovered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-23

\ The total amount of creditors voted by France since the beginning of the war is estimated at S3, ,123, 600, GOO.