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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
TO NAME GEDULDIG FOR ANOTHER YEAR
 IN MUNICIPAL JOB
Board of Appraisal Will Re tain Attorney As Clerk
 Elect Tonight.

When the board of appraisal of ben ef1ts and damages meets tonight, At torney Abe GelduHg will be chosen for another term. The term is for year and the salary is $500.
 Members of the appraisal board re- ceive $900 each year for three years service N Several attempts have been made to abolish the board but none have carried. Attorney GeIdulig was chosen. about 8 month ago to succeed Attorney T. B. Steiber, who had been clerk of the board for nearly two years and who had resigned to take a position as assistant clerk of the city court
 During the absence of both Attorney Delaney and his assistant, John P. Gray, E. Earle GarHck, the regular clerk of the court had been acting as assistant and Attorney Seiber as clerk.
 The board of appraisal has a, num- Der of matters concerning Iayouts to consider tonight but the chief matter to come before the members will be the selection of a clerk for another term Attorney GeIduIig was defeat- ed for alderman in the Fourth district by Alderman Walker two years ago. Since then it has been repeatedly re- ported that he was to receive a posi- ton which would pay a salary. It was the original intention to name him an officer of the city court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
CAMPAIGN FOR WARSAW
 IS PUZZLE TO EXPERTS

London, July 29-Except from Soka1, GaIicia, where the Russians claim by counter offensive to have thrown back the Austro-Hungaria across the Dpeister river, little def1- mite news reached London this morn ing from the eastern battle front. To the east of the Narew river tho ex- tent of the German advance from Rozan is marked by the capture of the village of Goworowo, which lies only six miles from the river.
 The exact status of the operations on the eastern front is proving a puzzle to students of the Warsaw cam paign, even Petrograd being uncer- tain whether the vast operations be- tween the Bug and the Visttla rivers is the crisis of the battle or only a pause to allow one side or the other to draw breath or to rearrange it's forces.
 .5 Along the western front compara- tive quiet prevails with Berlin claim ing and Paris admitting the reoccu- patton of trenches in the Seuchez sector.
 Rome explains the Tull along the Isopzo river front on the grand that the Italians are engaged in orga niz- ing and securing the positions which they won on the Carso plateau; but Vienna; claims the lack of activity means the termination of the Italian alCaCk dILer a. SucCeSS1u1 AuSLrO- Hungarian defense along the whole chosen battle line.
 German submarine warfare, which ragged around the Orkney Islands at the end of last week, presumably against the trade with the only open Russian port, Archangel, has been transferred to the northeast coast of Suffolk, where several neutral well as British ships have fallen victims to the undersea commerce raiders,
 The situation in the near east re-
 mains, apparently unchanged, as far as any departure from neutrality is concerned, but the entente allies al- ready are showing gyconsiderable irrita- tion over Bu1garia's successful nego- tiations with Turkey and they. soon may transfer their displeasure to Roumania. which is reported to be ready to lift the embargo on the ex- port of grain, thereby supplying tho central powers with a huge accession of food supplies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
FOR
 Sl0O, 900 UNJUST
 TROLLEY co. SAYS
Traction Officials Assert They Can't Possibly Pay
 That For Bridge.

The Connecticut Go. does not intend to pay $10O.O00 for it's share of the proposed Stratford avenue bridge un- der the arrangement that the commis- sion appointed by Mayor Wilson and headed by him proposes, if the pay ment can be avoided. The cornrnis- sion sometime ago decided that in view of the fact that the bridge would be used as g, thoroughfare for trolley cars from different parts of this cdty that the Connecticut Co. ought at least to bear about one-flfth the ,Byidgeport voted $4OO, 900 to build the bridge. Today Engineer Storrs of the Connecticut Go, who is the com suIting engineer on all their construc- ton work. told the members of the bridge commission and Mayor Wilson that his company usually estimated to pay about IS per cent. of the cost of company should be asked to pay one fifth of the cost of construction seem ed to him exorbitant.
 My company will be pleased tosbear what We consider our proportionate share" he told members of the com mission today, ssout we consider chat s10O,000 is too much
 Mr. Storrs asked that the commis-s sion furnish the estimates of the en- s1neerS regarding the probable cost of the bridge and said that. after he had a chance to consider them he would make an estimate to present to the commission.
 Engineer Griener of the bridge co1n- mission was present during the con- ference today. Thescornmission have already received a number of unof- dcia1 estimates on the cost of the bridge and at present all proceedings toward letting a contract have been halted until the Connec Go. off, cia1s will indicate what part of the cost of the work they will assume.
 Despite the statement Of Engineer Storrs that on bridges in other cities his company has assumed but one fifteenth part of the cost of the work, members of Stratford avenue bridge commission are determined that the company shall pay the $1oO.o0o de- c5ded upon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
DAMAGES ASKED OF GERMANY IN
 LEELANAW CASE
Violation of Treaty Cited in Note Prepared By State
 Department.

Washington. July 29-state depart
 nent officials today were drafting a note to Germany asking payment for loss of the American steamer Leela- nav, torpedoed dby a German slpbmar- inc off the Orkney Islands last Sunday on the ground of violation of the 2Fussian-American treaty of 1928.
 Preparation of the document fol- lowed the receipt of a report from American Consul Dennison, at Dun dee, Scotland, which showed that the ,Leelanaw's captain attempted to es- cape but submitted to visit and search after warning shots had been fired. Officials hold that the right to escape is conceded by international law, only repeated attempts to evade capture. or forcible resistance being regarded as affecting the case.
 Any doubts in the minds of officials that the treaty of 1928 had been vio- lated was removed by unofficial ad- vices which said that the German submarine commander was unwilling to jettison the Leelanaw's cargo and to allow her to proceed. The claim for damages is similar to that made in the case of the William P. Frye.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
FRENCH CONSULATE AT CAPE. HAITIAN
 UNDER US. GUARD
Marines Protect Offices Which Are Menaced By
 Revolutionist Band.

Washington, July 29-The French consulate at Cape Haytian, Hayti. is menaced by revolutionists and a guard from the United States auxiliary cruis- CT Eagle has been landed to protect today to the state department by American Consul Livingston.
 Rear Admiral Capertons in a cable gram sent last night from Port Au Prince and received at the navy de- partment today, said:
 tThe landing force entered Port Au Prince and ibivouced for the night at the market place in the northern part of the city. A guard was placed at the French legation. No serious dis turbance. This action was decided upon after consultation with the American charge d affaires. The French warship Descartes is expected tonight.
 Two companies of marines and two companies of seamen were landed at $50. Have information from com mander of the United States ship Eagle reporting conditions at Cape Haytian quiet but Eagle landed 20 men at Cape Haytian to protect French consulate for fear of attack at requ of French consul"
 Secretary Daniels confered with Secretary Lansing on the Haytian sit uation but no further Instructions were sent to Admiral Caperton. While only 300 men have been landed, the cruiser Washington is off shore, ready.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
SCOWS GIVE WAY TO SMILES WHEN
 SPITE FENCE GOES
Lofty Barrier at Park and Map1ewood Avenues Will
 Be Supplanted.

4 spite fence. case which for a time threatened to ruffle the tranquil atmosphere of Park and MapIewood avenues has been settled out of court and the neighbors are swapping smiles again instead of dark looks. The fence was a ten foot board affair erected between the property of Cath erine Birmingham and that owned by Augusta Borg Mrs-B5ruingh gham said the fence, which had been built by the Borgs. caused her great annoyance and she sued for $500. Papers of at tachrnent were filed in the town clerks office but it is understood the papers will be withdrawn.
 The barrier was erected by Albert Borg June 22, 1901, and has been standing ever since The plaintiff says the previous fence was "a neat well built and lawful fence.'' Albert Borg subsequently, transferred tho property to Augusta Borg. but the fence has remained through all the years. It has blocked the plaintiffs view. she says. and otherwise made things unpleasant.
 In spite of repeated requests to have the fence taken down nothing was done until the recent suit was brought. It is reported that a fence that does not reach so high in the air will be substituted for the present one.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
t'Up To Whitman Now 7
 Says Becker Lawyer

New York, July 2SNThe sole hope i of saving Charles Becker from dying in the electric chair at Sing Sing pris- on tomorrow morning lies with Cover nor Whitman Counsel Tor the con- demned man announced today that they had abandoned inc idea Of ap- pea1ins to JudEe Hogan, of the court of appeals. at Syracuse. for a stay of execution
 Judge Hogan is the one justice of the court of appeals who did not con cur in the opinion of the court of ap- peaIs and, according to MT Manton, Judge Hogan enter taIned some doubt as to Becker's guilt.
 AT. Manton said today. There is absolutely no truth in the statement that Becker offered to plead guilty to murder in the second degree or any other degree. so far as I know. Ger tainTy no such offer was made while I was his counsel Becker will go to the chair with a dying declaration of innocence.'
 The attorneys added that the only course remaining open for them to pursue was their appeal to the gov ernor to reprieve Becker until October, when the court of appeals reconvenes. Should the governor grant such a stay Df executj-n. counsel said they would enter an appeal from the decision of night declined to grant a new trial on the ground of newly discovered evil dence.
 Martin T. Manton, one of Becker,s counsel, said the idea of appealing to Judge Hogan had been abandoned be- cause there seemed no authority in law for such a, move.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
LIVINGSTON WILL
 TESTIFY HERE IN
 GARBAGE. LAWSUIT
Former Contractor Will Tell Conditions That Prevail
 ed At Plant.

over the affairs of the Bridgeport By Products Go. when that concern had the contract to reduce the city gar -bage. has signifed his willingness to come here and testify in the suit brought by the City of Bridgeport against the Aetna Indemnity Go. of Hartford. Livingston is in Cleveland, O., at present.
 The city brought suit to recover on the S10,0OO bond furnished for the By-Products Go. by. the Indemnity Go. It was alleged the =By-Products Go. broke it's contract with the city. Liv- ingston claimed he refused to, carry out the contract because there was too much foreign matter in the gar bage. The hearing will be resumed as soon as Livingston decides what date will be convenient. for him to come here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
BECKER IS READY FOR CHAIR; WIFE TO SEE WHITM MAN Third Trial Denied, Con demned Man Prepares To
 Go To His Death. GOVERNOR GRANTS
 AUDIENCE TO WIFE She will Make Final Appeal For C1emency at Execu
 tive Offices.

Ozszning, \ Y. July 2s.-Char1es Becker, former New York police lieu tenant, condemned to die tomorrow, for inztigating the murder of Herman n RosenthaI gambler, is. reported to be bearing up well today under the reall- zation that virtually all hope of his escap3ng the electric chair has passed.
 Less than an hour after Becker re- cedyed word that Supreme Justice Ford had denied an appeal for a third trial the7ndemned man threw him self on his cot Becker lay with his face to the wall, and the guard said he did not move all night
 Becker arose at o'clock today Af- ter breakfast he was taken from his cel1 given bath and new suit Of underwear
 When Becker returned to his cell he. found that all of his clothing, personal Belongings, and even the few furnish ings of the. cell had been remoyed- On a new cot lay thin black suit, white shirt with sooft collar and a black tie. Black stockings and soft felt slippers also were provided
 and Becker,s spiritual adviser. is ex- pectea to be with the condemned man much of the time today and tonig Gt- Father Cashin will also accompany Becker to the death chamber.
 Mrs Helen Becker wife of the con dernned man is expected to arrive to- day to spend the last hours allowed her with her husband OtIler mem- bers Of Beckerss family are also ex- pec4ed In the absence of Thomas Mott Osborne, warden of Sing Sing, who is opposed to capital punishment. Deputy Warden Johnson will have charge of the execution of Becker and Samuel Haynes, negro, who will prSbab1y be electrocuted d few min; utes before Becker.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
US. WILL HELP STARVING FOLKS
 IN MEXICO CITY
Government to Urge Gar ranza and Zapata to Take
 Relief Measures.

Washington, July 2s-so serious has the food shortage become in Mex leo City that the United States will make immediate representations to Carranza and zapata, urging that provisions be permitted to get through to the starving people in the capital. Stories of alarming condi tions have reached the state depart ment under date of July 25.
 Secretary Lansing said the first di- rect official advices for several days regarding conditions in the capital, coming by courier to Vaquez, showed the food shortage desperate.
 Carranza Claims Victory.
 Washington, July 2s-General Carranza cabled his Washington agency today that his forces after six hours fighting had captured Pachuca and routed the Villa flying column which was working south to reinforce Zapata forces near Mexico City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
REDFGELD BEGINS PROBE OF EASTLAND DISASTER:
 GRAND JURY SUMMONED

to enter proceedings against the two steamboat inspectors and the boat captain named by the coroner's jury, in advance of any action " hich may be taken by the states attorney fol- lowing indictments by the coroner's in quiry. In all the proceedings. how. ever, the state will have the fullest co. operation from the governm ent."
 The independent investigation cr- dered by the city council was aban- doned today on the advice of the cor poration counsel. Before adjourning the council committee which was to have investigated the cause of the Eastland disaster decided to petition President Wilson to appoint an inves- itgating committee to act in the ca pacity of federal authorities. The President also was petitioned to have the government make a stability test of every excursion vessel running out of Chicago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29

Chicago, July 29-Exa mination of witnesses in the inquiry of the Unites States department of commerce into the cause of the East1and disaster be- gan here today under the personal supervision of Secretary Redfe1d.
 While this inquiry was progressing, United States District Attorney Cline prepared to iInpanel a federal grand jury to investigate the question of criminal responsibility for the acci dent. In the states attorneys office efforts were directed to determining the extent of the Jurisdiction of the state grand jury over the persons held by the coroner's jury for grand jury action.
 Speaking of possible action by the state grand jury, United States Dis trict Attorney Cline said:
 elf any action against those re- sponsibIe is ordered by the state grand jury we will demand the right
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
Whitman To Hear
 Wne's Final Plea

znazys July cl " 4s2t- ma left Aabany early today By auto mobile for Camp Whitman near Fish 1xills to review the state troops there- Before leaving Governor WI ifLnan re- cefved a te1egrap11ic message from Mrs. Becker asking for an interview. He replied that he was compelled to leave Albany but that he would re- ceIxe Mrs Becker on his return, which will be about 6.30 this evening
 Mrs Becker arrived here at 11:3O today to make a final plea to Cover nor Whitman for her husbands nfe- She was acconpanied by John B. Johnson. of Becker's co1nse1- Mrs Becker did not learn until after her arrival of the governors depaTture from the city She sazd her plans were uncertain
 After eonferring with Mrs. Becker and Johnaons Secretary Orr put in a long distance call for Governor Whit man He intends asking him to meet Mrs Becker at FishkiI, where the governor expects to be this afternoon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
Escort Abandons
 Drowning Girl To
 Save His Own Life

Cut off from shore by the rising tide that naarooned them on a sand bar, Miss Anna Wolf, aged 33. of 215O East 28th street, Cleveland. Ohio, and a gallant escort nearly lost their lives this morning off the public bath houses at Seaside park.
 The escort didn't take a chance however. He left Miss Wolf and, able to swim little, he sought shallow place and padded away, leav- her on the bar, When she attempted to escape she sank and became un- conscious Life savers under Capt. Fox rescued her. Dr. J. J. Finnegan of the ambulance corps resuscitated her with lungmotor, and shew as taken to St. Vincent's
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
Won't Deliver Cigars
 And Cigarettes To \
 French at War Front

have been directed to refuse to ac- cept parcels containing tobacco, cigars and cigarettes addressed to French troops and prisoners of war in France because the French service has in formed the post office department that it is unable to effect the delivery of packages containing the above arti- cles as it is impossible to collect from the addresses the French customs charge to which all such parcels are now liable
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
Burr & Knapp Tries
 To Recover on Note
 From Leopold Weiss

Another of Burr & Knapp's transac- tions bobbed up in the courts today when the suit of M H. Burr and oth- CTS against Leopold Weiss, proprietor of the State street Casino, was heard before Judge Scott in the civil com snon pleas court. It is claimed Weiss gave his note for $1,O00 to the plain tiffs and gave a second mortgage on Mountain Grove street property as se- curity. The present suit is to recover on the note. c. D. Anderson and D. F. Watson, real estate dealers, testified the property is worth about $2,7oo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
GUNMEN AT ALBANY
 CAUSE GUARD F@R
 WHTTMAN'S OFFICE

Albany. July Shortly be- fore Mrs. Charles Becker arrived to-day at the executive offices to plead for her husbands life, it was reported that some New fork gunmen had arrived in Albany.
 The executive 0Hces at the cap ital were closed and extra detec- tives were placed on duty at the door.
 The reported presence of the gunmen has not been confirmed by the police, but it is known that extra, precautions havS been taken to keep Governor Whitman from harm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
Jitney Drivers To
 Elect Officers At
 Meeting Wednesday

Forty-eight new members were e. ceived into the Bridgeport local, SJit- ney Drivers union at meeting hell at 12:So o'clock this morning. when the night work was done. Officers for the union will be elected at a meet ing to be held at midnight Wednes-. day night and it is expected the char ter will be received.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
Greenwich Rector
 Asks For Passports

Two persons who plan to visit Can ada on vacations applied to Naturali- zation Clerk M. J. Flanagan for pass ports to-day. Cordelia, Maxwell of this city was one applicant and the Rev. George Thompson, rector of Christ Episcopal church in Greenwich was the other Both, said they had mo intention of participating in the war
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
Miss Vanderbilt, Hurt
 in Bathing, I1nz -oves

Ashevil1e. N. C.. July 2s--1Iiss Cor he1ia Vanderbilt, the young daughter of the late George W. Vanderbilt to- day was said to be resting comfortably following an operation last night for a ruptured blood vessel. She was swimming late yesterday in a lake on the Biltmore estate and in making a sudden plunge, ruptured a blood yes sel. An operation. was necessary to atop fhe flow of blood
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
President Gives Day
 to Golf and Autoing

Cornish. N. H., July 29-President Wilson played golf with pr. Gary T. GraYson, his naval aide and physician, on the links here today. Later the president planned to work for several hours and then go for an automobile ride
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
A SUICIDE
 AFTER FINANCIAL LOSSES

New York, July 29-Henry W. Wellington. formerly a cordage man ufaeturer, of Bos+en, shot and killed himself today i7: -s~Hs apartment here. He is said to hl ,os been in a nervous condition because of financial cireuln- stances.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
WEATHER FORECAST

Warm, muggy weather prob. ably occasional showers to- night and Friday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
CONNECTICUT c. OF c.
 HOLDS SHORE OUTING

East Haven, Conn, July 29-Many members of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce took dinner today at the annual summer outing. There was short business program and the rest of the day was devoted to sports
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
WILLIAM IT. TILDEN DEAD.

Philadelphia, July 29-W1lliam T. TiIden, for years prominent in the civic and political life of Philadelphia died to-day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
GERARD CALLED
 TO CONFERENCE
 ON BERLIN NOTE
Imperial Chancellor, After Visit To Kaiser, Sends
 For Our Ambassador.
CAPITAL NOTIFIED
 OF PRESS COMMENT
Campaign for Warsaw Holds Interest of Nations in
 Worlds War.

Berlin, July 29-Dr. Theoba1d Won Bethmann-Ho11weg, the German inn perial chancellor, who returned to tha capital yesterday from a visit to lhe army headquarters in the field where he talked with Emperor William, sent for James Gerard, the American am bassador to Germany today.
 Washington. July 29-Ambassado dor Gerard cabled the state department today a synopsis of German editorial comment on the last American note.
 The ambassador also communicated his own views but they were not dis closed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29
STRIKE SITUATION RAPIDLY
 CLEARING; MEN ALL BACK
 BY MONDAY, IS PREDICTION

Keppler, Back, Won't Talk About Situation, But Keeps Very Busy Clearing Up Differences of Men in
 Various Plants Involved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-29

Penf1eld Does Not Reflect Attitude of Remington Plants Towards Union La
 bor-All Men, Still Out,
 Will Get Work At Once.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-01-29

Moleskins have been extensively
used in this country during the last
few years in making fur garments,
and practically all of the supply has
been imported from Europe. In the
belief that the common mole of east
ern United States produces fur of
equal value, skins we're submitted to
professional furriers, who stated that
the quality is superior to the foreign
product. A report on the economic
status of the eastern species was pub
lished during the year. The mole in
habiting the northwestern coast is
larger than the common eastern spe-
cies, and a number of these have been
collected in order to obtain a report
on the quality of the pelt. II the tex
ture Of the fur proves to be as good as
that of the eastern animal, there is no
reason why trappers should not secure
a good income by capturing these ami
mails, as the area they inhabit is ex-
tensive. In many localities an acre
of ground supports as many as hun
dred individuals, IL this little animal
can be profitably trapped for its fur
the problem of freeing agricultural
areas from IL will practically be
solved.