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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
PRESENT JUDICIAL SYSTEM % YEARS
 OLD THIS SUMMER
ablishment of Nine Cir cult Courts of Appeals
 Made in 1890.

Washington, June 2e.-Adtourn- ment of the Supreme Court for the summer marks the completion of 25 years operation of the present judi ctal system, instituted by the Evarts law of 1890. This law created the nine circuit courts of appeals which virtually became a sort of sub-su- preme courts to relieve the highest ses which were congesting it's docket and contributing to the laws delays.
 At the opening of the new system the Supreme Court was three years behind in it's work, and much more time elapsed before cases were de- cided- Three years passed between the time a case was docketed there and the time it was presented, com plete, to the justices for decision.
 To-day, the Supreme Court is on ly one year behind on it's work. Dur ing the 25 years, 1o,766 cases have been filed fhere-an average of 4S0 year, more than tone for every day. During that time the court has dis posed of II, ,419 which included 1,20O waiting when the new system went into effect. But for the latter the court now would be abreast of it's work.
 During the court year just ended, 528 cases were filed and 539 were disposed of and the docket now con- tains 534 the smallest number during the last six years. Only three years in the courts history saw more cases disposed of. They were 1890, 1912 and 1913
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
BARNUM & BAILEY PROPERTY MAN IS
 DEAD IN HOSPITAL
Stricken in Iowa, Bert Wal lace Fails to Rally on
 Homecoming.

Bert Wallace, property man with the Barnurn & Bailey circus, died this morning at St. vincent's hospital, where he was taken after a, sudden attack of illness he suffered while travelling through Iowa with the show.
 Circusmen are coming to Bridge port today from several parts of the country to pay their last respects to Bert who with Mrs. Wallace, was considered not only among the
 most valued employees of the Bar- mum & Bailey show, but 8, star among property men. Persons connected with circuses the country over mourn him today and share with his wife the feeling of loss.
 Bert Wallace was picked up by the Barnun & Bailey show in a, tour of England many years ago and he became identified with the circus. He rose to the position of head property man and later, when Mrs. Wallace became equally skilled in the art, to-, gether they cared for all the props of the vast travelling an1sennent com pany.
 Recently Wallace suffered an empy- emia, while ae show was passing through Iowa, 1lnd he was rushed to this city, where his winter home is. He was taken to St. Vincent's hos fp1ra1 several OayS ago put HIS coIld1- ton was so serious that he relapsed quickly. He died this morning and the entire circus world is sorrow ing.
 The body now lies at the under taking parlors of Walker & Banks. Officials of the circus have given or ders that no expense be spared in giv- ing sBert' a funeral bef1tting per- son held in the esteem he enjoyed Mrs. Wallace will arrive here this evening The funeral will be held tomorrow from the mortuary chapel Rev. John R. Brown, pastor of the First Baptist church, will off1ciate and the burial will ibe in Lakeview ceme- terry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
CITY PLANNERS
 FIGHT BRIDGE COMMISSIONERS Spirited Session Before U. $. Engineer in Council
 Chamber. NOLEN AND DAVIS ATTACK POLITICIANS Many Spectators Gather in Anticipation of Lively
 Verbal Battle.

Before Major G. B. Pi11sbury, Unfit ed States engineer, representing the government, this afternoon in the common council chamber of the city hall, members of the City, Plan Com mission made strenuous opposition to the project Of the Stratford Avenue Bridge Commission.
 The plans and specifications pro posed by the bridge commission were presented to the government engineers by the commission and without con su1ting the City Plan commission or the special committee appointed to in vestigate the relative costs of the plans, the government was asked to pass on the one set, without consider. ing the other.
 Mayor c. B. Wilson, members of the Bridge commission. many ctti- zens and others appeared at the gov ernment's public hearing.
 The hearing was featured by the attack of Chairman Charles D. Da- wis of the Plan Commission and Ex- pert John NoIen on the Bridge com missions project.
 Facts and figures were shown whereby the total cost of the Plan Commission project will be less than the other. Hints were made that all
  missions action in Ignoring the Plan Commission and refusing to pay any attention to the special Investigating committee for whose services the city is paying $500.
 The Bridge commission presented their plan as the plan of the City of Bridgeport, despite the fact that the City Plan members were paid by the city to decide what is best for the city's interests.
 John Nolen, who appeared as a dis interested person, but who wished to vfrrd1cate his judgment in the matter, showed why he thinks his recommend atfons. better than those of the cftfSsns who formed the Bridge commission.
 The impression was gained by the public present that the Bridge com mission started out with the inten- ton that their plan ts to be adjudged the better whether it is or not.
 eContinued on Page 13.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29

The text of the communication fol- lows:
 ''In the western theatre: the French yesterday prepared for g. night infan- try attack, between Lens and the Bethune-Arras road, by a strong pre- ,paratory fire, but they were frustrat- ed by our artillery. In the hills of the Mouse yesterday the enemy deliv- cred five attacks upon the positions we captured June 26 at a point to the southwest of Les Eparges but these attacks broke down with heavy losses. During the night the French advances at a, point further west also broke down without having achieved success.
 gro the east of Luneville three at tacks on the part of several eenemy battalions against our positions in the Rembers and to the west of tdentrey and Condrexon, did not penetrate fur ther than our outer entangiements- The enemy was driven back into his former positions by our fire.
 s'An artillery observation post of the enemy located on the Soisonns was done away with yesterday by our artillery fire.
 'sIn the eastern theatre of the war nothing of importance developed yes terday.
 seIn the southeastern theatre: the army under General Won Iinsingen de- feated the enemy Qur1nS a pursuit along the entire front between HaIicz and F'frjelow and drove them across the Gni1a Lipa river. In this section the fighting continues. Further to the north in the Przemys1 district the town of Kamionka, 25 miles north east of Lemberg, has been reached by our troops To the north of Kanaion- ka the enemy did not await our at tack, but retreated across the river Bug at a point below Kamionka~
 ETn a section to the north and northeast of NTosty Wiellxie, about 30 miles north of Lemberg and also to the northeast and west of TOmaszOw, the enemy yesterday offered resist ance. Everywhere he was defeated. Here we are now on Russian terri tory. (TOmaszow is in Poland.)
 Under the pressure of our advance in this district the enemy is begin ming to evaeuate his positions in the Tanew section and on the lower 1San-''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
LIQUOR LICENSE
 TRANSFER GRANTED
 NEAR ARMS PLANT
Manufacturers Plan to Car
 TT Opposition Further By : Appealing From Decision

The first new saloon bo get into the coveted territory near the Remington U. M c plant is operated by M. Schn1gIke & Son, svaao were this morn ing awarded a liquor license. transfer by the county commissioners The ap- pficants were granted permission Do move from T4e Pembroke street to s56 EIa1lett street.
 There was a bdg renonstrance agadnst the transfer headed by the Reznfngton-U- M- c. Co. the Bridge port Arns co, and the I1akevdew cemetery association. A number of other property owners m the nedghbor- CTS and testified that another license was needed in the netghborhood.
 It is understood that counsel for the ReInfngton-U- M 0. Go. win appeal to the supreme court, although papers have not yet been hRed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
Average Wage In
 Britain Is $6.5O

London, June 29-An analysis of government statistics made by the Fa- tbian society shows that in the United Kingdom there are 1.500,00 persons whose incomes exceed $3,50O a year, 4,5oo,0O0 with incomes between $500 and $3,500, and 39.22O,oo who re- ceive less than $500 annually. It is calculated that the average wage of the adult laboring man equals S6.50 a week and of the adult woman worker but $2.75 weekly. Since 1895, the purchasing power of a pound has de- clined to little more than half; that is $5 now goes no farther than $2.95 did in Great Britain in 1895.
 Que of a national annual income of $11, ,oOo, ,0OO,o something over S1,- 500. 100000 are absorbed in rent, $2,- 50O,000,Oo0 go for interest and S2,- 750,0OO,000 for profits and salaries.
 Peace has it's tolls no less than war, for in 1913 there were 4,863s persons killed and 223. .061 injured in indus. trial accidents with 625 cases of poi son and anthrax in factories, resuItina in S4 deaths.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
STATE MAYORS ASSO. MEMBERS
 GUESTS OF CITY
City Executives and Former Executives Gather Here
 For Annual Meeting.
GREATEST MEETING
 IN BODY'S HISTORY
Thomas L. Reilly, Homer S. Cummings and John Nolen
 Talk Interestingly.

The largest gathering of the mem bers of the Mayors Association of Connecticut that has ever been held in the history of the organization was called to order at 2:15 this afternoon in the east private dining room of the Stratf1eld hotel when Vice-President T. C. Murphy of Norwich, rapped for order. Prior to the meeting 35 may ors1and former mayors of Connecticut cities had enjoyed luncheon. The speakers covered a. most interesting variety of subjects.
 Thomas L. Reilly of Meriden, spoke of 'SThe Position an Ex-mayor Should Occupy in His Community
 City Planning Expert John Nolen of Cambridge on Civic Awakening .' Mir. Nolen was not able to be at the luncheon but came to the hotel later.
 Homer $. Cummings of Stamford. injected much hunor in his address of The Duties of a Mayor
 Much interest was evidenced in the speeches of R. D. Cole of New York city on Immigrants in America and Joseph Mayper also of New fork city on Municipal Organization" Both men are members of an organization recently formed in New York, the purpose of which is to care for and distribute through the country the large humber of immigrants, which it is believed will flock to this country when the great war now raging in Europe ends
 Both speakers told of the plans the association was forming and said it is necessary that officials in manu- featuring cities like Bridgeport should cooperate in order to make good citizens of the immigrants. Manu- featuring cities attract the larger proportion of immigrants because they find more ready employment than in other sections.
 Tor the first time in the history of the association the meeting at 2:15 was open to the public and a number of city officials and prominent citizens attended Much of the success of ths meeting was due to the efforts of for- mer Mayor B. T. Buckingham, who was chairman of the committee of arrangements and who sent out the invitations for the gathering
 Among those present were:
 c. B. Wilson, Henry Lee, H. H. Pyle, Robert B. DeForest, Marcus L. Rey- holds, B. T. Buckingham, D. N. Mor- gan, Denis Mu1vihiu and Hugh Ster- ling of Bridgeport; William F. Tam Hon. A T. Minor, New London; F. B. Smith, Norwalk; Lyman Tingter, of Rockville; Thomas L. Reilly. Mert den; Timothy c. Murphy, Norwich; Charles Kerr, Danbury; c. T. Dris- coll, New Haven; Christian Swartz, South Norwa1k; Homer s. Cummings, Stamford; R. E. Cole and Joseph May per, New York; John Nolen, Cam bridge; Milton Coburn, Norwalll: Mayor Bray, Bristol; B. F. Mahan, New London; W.lO. Gilbert, Danbury; C. A Quig1ey, New Britain; Thomas D. Barlow Frank T. Reeves, City Engineer Cairns, Waterbury; Frank J. Rice, New Haven.
 A number of those who attended the meeting from other cities came here in automobiles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
THAW SANE, TESTIMONY
 OF EXPERT
Killing of White Due To Jealousy and Anger, Says Head of New Hampshire Hospital For the Insane.
Says Slayer Never Has Been Insane Regret For Dead Proves Thaw no Para
 noiac Testimony of Doctor

New york, June 2e-Dr. Charles P. Bancraft, head of the New Hampshire State Hospital for the Insane and a member of the Federal Commission which examined Harry K Thaw dur ing his sojourn in New Hampshire, swore on the witness stand today that in his opinion Thaw not only was sane but always has been sane pr. Ban croft testified as an expert alienist in the jury proceedings to determine Thaws mental condition
 Thaws act in killing Stanford White was not, Dr. Bancroft said, the pro duct of a systematized delusion such as characterized the true paranoiac- {
 ssTne killing of Stanford White,'' he said, "appeared to us a passionate, ifsapuIsive act, growing out of a condi- tion due chiefly to anger and jealousy. which was the final continuation of a series of incidents that had been bear ing down on him a long time. It did due to jealousy of White, not to a diseased condition of mind
 saThaw knew that White had been antazonistic to him in an unpleasant way He wanted to get even with White / His act was the product of a sane nnind which after he had in dulged in champagne, suddenly lost control of itselh''
 ssThen you believe Thaw never was insane 2A asked Deputy Attorney Gem eraI Becker. ssI do,' was the reply.
 Another reason for my belief is that ThAw expressed regret for his dead. A paranoiac never expresses regret He continually tries to justify the deed and no amount of persuasion can convince him that he has done 7rong.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
ASK CONSERVATOR
 FOR F. E.. QUINLAN

for Frank E. Quinlan, 52 Washington avenue, formerly of the firm of Frank E. Quin1an & Co.,, liquor dealers at 588 Water street has been made to the probate court through the chari- ties department at the request of his wife. Quin1an is reported to have hold his, interest in the liquor busi- ness to R. w. Daley last week and to have left the city. His whereabouts is known to Mrs. Quin1an, who indi- cated to-day that upon his return to this city from a two weeks rest the application will be withdrawn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
NEW LOW RECORD FOR "C.P." ON THE.
 STOCK EXCHANGE

New York; June 29.-Canaxafan Pa cic was the feature of today's stock market, declining to 143 IA, an over night loss of three points, and the low est price since 1908 or at any time since its return of a. 10 per cent divd- dend. Selling of Canadian Pacific has been more or less persistent since the outbreak of the war, the stock having been a prime favorite in the Berlin market
 Doubt regarding the maintenance of the present rate of dividend has been one of the chief factors in the stocks weakness. Poor statements of the road for months past have had an equally depressing influence.
 fHhe statement for May shows a net loss of $52O,0OO and the net decrease for the 11th month of the fiscal year now exceeds S8, ,OOO, COG
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
ESCAPES DEATH
 AS ENGINE HITS
 GAR AT CROSSING c. P. Stearns Found Only Slightly Hurt on Pilot of
 New Haven Train.

Wi11fmantic, June 29-C. Parker Stearns, of Andover, had a remarkable escape from death at Bolton Center Crossing today when his automobile was smashed by a New York, New Haven & Hartford train. When the train was brought to a stop Stearns was found on the pilot. He was not unconscious. He was brought to this city and taken to a hospital where an examination showed that his injuries consisted only of a bruised hand and a confusion of the hip.
 Stearns' car stalled on the crossing at the time the train came around a curve and as his machine was crushed he was caught on the locomotives s pilot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
BERLIN NOTIFIED
 WHEN U. s. SHIPS
 NEAR BL0CKADERS

Washington, June 29-The United States has adopted the practice of no tifyiag the German admiralty through Ambassador Gerard, of the time of de- parture of every passenger ship sail ing under the American flag and ap- proxtmate1y the hours during Which it will pass through the war zone.
 This preeaution is being taken in or der that, German submarine command CTS may be on the watch for American vessels and prevent a repetition or mistakes sue has that on the Ameri- can tank ship GHI1If1ight, which was torpedoed by a German submarine comnander who supposed the vessel was a British ship because it was in company of two English patrol boats.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29

Berlin June 29-With enthusiastic demonstrations accompanied the early dash of German troops today have sue ceeded at last in carrying the fight in the to Russian territory.
 Official confirmation dispatches Grand Dukes in full retreat brought forth throngs wild manifestations of joy memorable
 gro the north of Lemberg the Ausro- German Russian territory the st of the Berlin has expecting he~ad dngs reached the city, of the fall of Lemberg
 Furthermore General Won Linsingen has driven Gna Lpa affluen the nort O Hacz.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
GOING AWAY?

Let The Farmer follow you on your summer vacation. Keep in touch with friends and happen ings at home. Telephone your order, No. 1908.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
ITALY AND TURKEY
 REACH GRAVE CRISIS

Vienna, June Reimbursement in the Italian press of a rupture be- tween Italy and Turkey, with the early appearance of the Italian army and navy alongside the allies in the Dardane11es, Shas been received here with much satisfaction although there has been no official announce nent from Rome regarding Italy's plans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
PLOT TO DESTROY ANOTHER CANADIAN
 PLANT IS FOILED

Quebec, June 29.-The militia de- partment is Investigating the finding of fifty sticks of dynamite near the Mercier Machinery Shops in Shaw Park, Lewis.
 The dynamite was found last night buried in the ground close to the plant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
FAIR WEATHER BOOKED
 FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

Washington, June 29.-Fair wealth CT for the Fourth of July holiday next Monday was promised to-day by the weather bureau for every section of the country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
WEATHER FORECAST

Fair tonight and Wednes- day probably showers; moder- ate west to south winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29

Triest. Triest. however, being the, first important milestone on the road to Vienna, it no doubt will be de- tended to the last gap.
 Anglo+F'renchf troops on the Galipo- Ii peninsula, are heavily bon1barding the Turkish right wing without re- suit, according to the Turkish off, ciaI report but the other side has not yet announced the conclusion of this operation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
BANK CALL FOR JUNE 2s.

Washington, June 29-The comp troller of the currency today issued a. call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business We'd nesday, June 2a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29

Judge-elect Howard J. Curtis, Jr.,. of Stratford the newly appointed head of the Stratford town court, was in Bridgeport today getting pointers on the conduct of city courts. AS a guest of Judge Frank P. Wilder he sat through the mornings court session, later visiting the various departments in the police building.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
OLD TIME CONNECTICUT
 SAILING MASTER DEAD

New Haven, June 29-Captain Fred erick Hotchktss, a sailing master for more than a quarter of a century, and one of the last shippers of the large fleet of sailing vessels which several years ago piled from this port, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Harding, at Saybrook Point, yesterday, according to word received here today, Death followed a four weeks illness from pneumonia. His cruises had taken him practically all over the world.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29

John Farley, 29 years old, was probably fatally burned when he fell into a vat of boiling sulphur in a Brooklyn factory.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
BERLIN WILD WITH JOY AT NEWS OF CHASE OF GRAND
 DUKES ARMY INTO RUSSIA

Memorable Street Scenes Mark Issuance of Official Confirmation of Long Expected InvasiOns of the Czar's Territory By AustrO- German Forces German Sweep North Of Lemberg Is Tndi- cated in Latest Dispatches
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
AL SHARPE, HAUCHTONs AND
 WARNER ARE LEADING COACHES
Yost and FOlwell Did Not Live Up to Previous
 Records in Football.

New York, Nov. 29-With the close of the college football season All American football teams will now occupy the attention of the football fans and so-ca1led experts. Another proposition is facing the followers of the sport and this is the selection of an A11-American coach for 1915- Can didates for this position can almost be reduced to- three. These are Al Sharpe of Cornell, Percy Eaughton of Harvard, and Glen Warner of Pitts burgh. But for the verwhe1ming de- feat of Yale at Cambridge one week ago Tom, Shevlin of Yale would have been serious contender for the honor.
 It is a close contest, and,. like Mack and MeGraw, several great coaches have fallen down hard this season. 'Hurry-up'' Yost of Michigan for the first time in years Is far in the rear and Bob Fsolwe1l, a former Pennsyl- vania star, must step aside for Glen Warner after Pittsburgh defeated the former Red and@Blue players Wash ington and Jefferson eleven.
 Sharpe of Cornell started the sea- son with only one real star from his 1914 e1even-Charlie Barrett, his amazing quarterback. But Sharpe wasn't discouraged.> He took the ma teriaI at hand and built it up around Barrett. He tinkered with that ma chine, he worked at it increasingly. As a. result he has given Cornell the greatest team it has had in a decade,